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One way to contribute to reducing this problem is to fly with an airline who are actively invested in cleaner, greener fuel options - biofuel reduces carbon emissions by up to 80%! When you're picking out a flight, there's more to think about than just the price. A large chunk of a plane's pollution – up to half – comes from just taking off and landing, especially if it's a shorter trip. That's why non-stop flights are considerably better for the planet. For example: on a straight 1,800km flight, about 13% of the fuel goes into things like taxiing and getting up in the air. Throw in a layover, and suddenly 26% of fuel is being burned - and when a Boeing 747 uses 4 litres of fuel a second, that’s roughly 7,488 litres on taking off and landing alone. So, when it comes down to it, spending a few extra quid on a direct flight is a small price to pay for being kinder to our planet. Plus, let's be real, skipping layovers is a nice bonus!
Travelling by train, bus, or even car, then becomes a much more viable climate-conscious option. If you’re on holiday and thinking about renting a car or planning a road trip, definitely consider a hybrid or electric car which isn’t too big for your means - like carpooling, the more people you share with, the lower your carbon footprint. For solo trips, use a car-sharing website or use the ‘carpool’ feature on popular taxi apps - do your bit for sustainability, and make some friends along the way!
4th March 2024