THE EASIEST ZERO WASTE TRAVEL TIP Refuse. Carrying a few useful reusables definitely helps to cut down on waste whilst travelling, but I've found the first of the 5 Rs to be the most important. There always seems to be a kind, well meaning person trying to offer an extra napkin, a map, a sample, a brochure etc. :) Refusing politely by smiling and responding with something similar to "I'm good, thank you" or "No worries, but thanks for the offer" stops items finding their way into your possession. . If travelling somewhere that you don't speak the language, it's helpful to learn a few phrases to politely refuse straws and the like. 🍝 Ordering a meal & asking the restaurant to leave off the things you know you won't eat is also a subtle way to avoid food waste. 📿 Avoiding the temptation to buy travel trinkets to remember your trip is another great way to practice refusing. Those items never seem quite as magical when you get home. 😁 If you need to get a gift for someone, opt for locally, ethically made products that support the community where you're staying. These are often less packaged too. . Obviously I never want to offend anyone, so if I'm in a place where it's seen as rude to refuse a gift of food for example, I try to work out what is culturally appropriate before travelling. 🌍 What's your favourite way to avoid waste while travelling? . . . #zerowastetravel #ecotraveltips #lowimpactmovement #lowimpacttravel #lesswastelifestyle (at Dingle Peninsula) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzD9dq3Hikk/?igshid=1bcgcvoq6thsv