It is a new week and we are one step further in our year long journey of going green.  This week’s green challenge is to look at eco friendly activities I can do while on vacation.  We are going to visit my mother in San Diego soon and want to make sure that we are continuing on our process of reducing our impact.  We are also spending a little time in LA.  I think it wise to admit to the waste that I know we are going to produce as a result of the trip. Today’s post is a pre-audit of the eco-unfriendly things we will do while on our trip.

The Plane Trip – The plane trip will emit CO2.  According to Terrapass, we will use about 3,160 lbs of CO2 just for the plane trip.  I pretty much have to fly there if I am going, so it is waste I will just have to put up with.

Car Rental – We will be renting a car while we are there.  Although it is only for a few days and an economy car, we will be driving more than we usually do.

Lack of recycling – Once we get to my mother’s house, we will be able to easily recycle, but I am not sure how easy it will be easy for us to recycle while in Los Angeles.  I know that CA is a bit more ecofriendly than many parts of the world, so who knows.  I am just guessing that I will throw away something that I would usually recycle.

I am not going to stop going on vacation to be environmentally friendly, but I can try to take stock of the waste I am creating and work to reduce it.  If you have any ideas that would be easy to implement, please let me know in the comment area below.