Comments on: The Eco-Traveler’s Packing List

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19 Ways to Be a More Sustainable Traveler in 2019 | The Everygirl — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 08:02:29 +0000

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By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 09:22:50 +0000

In reply to Sandy. My mom keeps a bunch in the trunk at all times -- such a good idea! As soon as she unloads the groceries, she chucks them right back in the car.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 21:57:07 +0000

I really want to minimize my plastic use and plastic bags and bottles are my first goal to tackle. I have gotten a lot better with bottles as I usually just tote a reusable water bottle around with me but I always seem to forget to grab my totes at the front door when I go grocery shopping. You’ve inspired me to do better Alex!

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By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 20:44:36 +0000

In reply to Susan Morrow. I'm a tragic overpacker. One of these days I hope to learn!

By: Susan Morrow

Susan Morrow — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 12:11:13 +0000

Thank you for this! I have been struggling with overpacking for years. I’m going to use this list as a guideline for my next trip!

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 20 May 2016 16:14:49 +0000

In reply to Christina. Thanks for the tips! I'll add them to the list! Using a rashguard can also be super effective and chemical free -- though obviously not totally foolproof.

By: Christina

Christina — Wed, 18 May 2016 22:19:51 +0000

In reply to Alex. That would be cool! Currently using SaltLife. I haven't found one yet that avoids the pinkish skin tint issue, but I've heard good things about Badger's sunscreens?

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 18 May 2016 18:15:37 +0000

In reply to Christina. Thanks for the info Christina -- I wrote in another post recently that I'm going to work on testing some reef safe sunscreens and reviewing them this summer. Any recommendations for brands?

By: Christina

Christina — Sat, 14 May 2016 16:37:48 +0000

Great post! A lot of great ideas I am looking forward to trying, especially #5 🙂

I use Sunbum regularly, but when I travel to areas with coral reefs, I pack a sunscreen without oxybenzone, butylparaben, octinoxate, or 4MBC. These ingredients have been in a few studies lately showing that they bleach and damage coral reefs so I switch to a water-resistant zinc-based sunscreen to be safe.

(one source here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2291018/)