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Travel Greener
Travel is not always the most environmentally friendly behavior, especially when factoring in the amount of greenhouse gas emissions created by airplanes and cruise ships, or the influx of tourists damaging popular destinations and attractions. Fortunately a variety of industries within the travel sector are trying to make a difference, moving beyond simply eliminating plastic straws or planting vegetable gardens. While some of these developments have been called greenwashing, which is the marketing practice of making green initiatives seem more eco-friendly, the truth is that the major changes needed across the board are still years away. In the meantime, the following trends are ones to follow in 2020 and beyond.