Vacations are coming. This is a time where lots of families travel and to avoid the use of the car is not an option. What to do to decrease the harmful impact towards the environment? The ideal is that the car holds a technology that makes it less pollutant and the driver drives with more conscience. And, in case it or he isn’t, a good review must be done in order to avoid wastage and unnecessary expenses. It’s important to try to avoid rush hours to travel, leaving later or earlier. A good tip is to consult information on internet or media, about traffic situation. Using technology, one can reduce emission, travel time and possible stress.

One other very important thing is to avoid little travel shopping, taking in small reusable recipients, shampoo, soap and other needs. The use of plastic or paper to pack our buys, is a very good tip as well. Shopping bags are perfect to keep dirty and wet shoes, separated from other items in your luggage; and paper bags are excellent to pack sandwiches to take in the car.

The concern over the environment must walk with you, wherever you are, and, in vacation times, one must have enough conscience and respect towards nature, if you are a visitant. Mainly, if you are in a natural environment, feel responsible for preserving those places. And have a great vacation!

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Read the original post in portuguese (Sturm Und Drang Blog): Seja consciente em suas férias