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✈️ The Zero To Travel Podcast has been downloaded 12+ million times and named a "Best Travel Podcast" by The Washington Post, Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph, and Forbes. Subscribe now and get everything you need to travel the world on your terms, no matter what your situation or experience. Welcome to our amazing global listening community! ABOUT THE SHOW Do you want to fill your life with more travel than you ever thought possible? Whether you're a travel newbie dying to figure out how to explore the world, an occasional traveler longing to make your holiday every day, or an experienced globetrotter seeking unique ways to keep traveling full-time, you're in the right place. Since 2013, "Travel Ambassador" Jason Moore from zerototravel.com has been picking the brains of adventurous people living life on the road so you can discover new ways to travel endlessly. Along the way, you'll get actionable advice, life-changing perspectives, and key resources that will improve your life AND help you travel as we get down and dirty on topics like; starting and running an online business from anywhere, the best off-the-beaten path destinations to visit, travel and work opportunities, gutsy budget travel strategies, surprising ways to earn free travel, the digital nomad life, unconventional travel based lifestyles, fun travel jobs, how to plan epic adventures, backpacking, remote work, how to take a gap year or a career break, 4-hour work week inspired topics, ex-pat life, slow travel, travel hacking, sustainable travel, human powered adventures, trips worth planning, and everything in between. Host Bio: Jason wandered the planet as a nomad for over a decade and spent 15+ years on the road as a tour manager in events/music, a seasonal adventure travel tour guide, and a digital nomad. Originally from the USA, he is now a dual citizen (Norway/USA) based in Oslo. He is obsessed with helping YOU explore our planet on your terms, regardless of your current situation or experience. Follow the show (it's FREE!) and welcome to the global community. 🙏 PS - If you'd like to access our paid premium feed with ad-free shows, bonus episodes, and more for just $3/month go to zerototravel.com/premium.

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• APR 4, 2024

Greatest Hits: Conscious Travel Mindset With Robin Greenfield

Travel undoubtedly makes us better people and, in turn, the world a better place. But does that good outweigh the negative environmental impacts? How can we be more conscious travelers? Robin Greenfield is a truth seeker, activist, social reformer, and servant to earth, humanity, and our plant and animal relatives. He lives simply and sustainably as a means of active resistance to oppressive, exploitative systems. Robin’s life is an experiment with truth and integrity – dedicated to liberation and equal rights for all. Robin shares his incredible story, and we talk about the life vows he committed to, including earning below the federal poverty threshold, keeping his net worth to a minimum, and owning few material possessions. This episode is packed with advice and insight to inspire you to become a more environmentally friendly traveler and positively affect the world and those around you.  What small change can you make to become a more conscious traveler? I'd love to hear your ideas, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message. *This episode was originally published in 2018, but the insights are timeless! Zero To Travel episodes are evergreen, providing valuable insight whenever you listen. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: Why he chooses to live at the federal poverty line (and the logistics of living without money) His transformation into simple living and becoming a conscious traveler The problem with taking a black-and-white approach to issues How you can make your travels more sustainable and have a positive impact on the world (flying aside) Why money isn’t the only thing that makes the world go ‘round Why our way isn’t actually the “normal” way  How living simply affords him the ability to live the life that he wants Ways to start shifting your perspective in your own backyard How to explore your purpose or passion when you’re not sure where to start And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Visit Robin’s website WWOOFing Want More? Travel Legends Series: The Story of WWOOF – An Interview With Founder Sue Coppard What it Takes to Build a School w/ Adam Braun Why Flying Is Miserable (And How To Fix It) With Ganesh Sitaraman Thanks To Our Sponsors Nissan - There’s no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel.

• APR 2, 2024

Travel Trends, Tools, and Tips (April 2024)

We are back with another installment of Travel Trends, Tools, and Tips for April 2024! Kick back and get ready to hear about four trends I recently came across and some important food for thought about travel, life, and creating a growth mindset.  Which travel trend was most interesting to you? I'd love to hear your thoughts are and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: One of the best definitions of home I’ve ever heard The #1 thing to consider when making the transition to full-time travel (or prioritizing travel) Travel trends that will inspire you to travel in a new way Something you can do today that will set yourself up for a lifetime of enjoyment And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Read The Psychology of Money Read Autobiography of a Yogi Condé Nast article on travel trends Wiki article on mindset Want More? Travel Trends, Tools, and Tips (February 2024) How To Exchange Your Home For Free Accommodations Around The World w/ Emmanual Arnaud 16 Mindset Hacks To Help You Travel Long Term Thanks To Our Sponsors US Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card - Get 4 X the points on eating out and 2 X the points on groceries, entertainment services, and gas or EV charge stations. Apply today at usbank.com/altitudego to get 20,000 points by spending $1,000 in your first 90 days.  Nissan - There’s no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. AeroPress - Say yes to better mornings fueled by better coffee. Visit aeropress.com/zerototravel to save 20% off your order.

• MAR 28, 2024

Greatest Hits: Everest Excellence With Ellen Miller

We're pulling past episodes from the archives to highlight Women's History Month! This episode was originally published in January 2016. What is your most outlandish travel dream?  Ellen Miller has a list of incredible athletic achievements. She's the first American woman to summit Everest from both sides (north and south), the first American woman to climb the Himalayan Triple Crown, has summited every 14,000+ foot mountain peak in Colorado (there are 53 of them!), and was named Colorado Woman of the Year in 2002. On top of that, Ellen is an accomplished endurance athlete coach, adventure racer, Nordic skier, mountain runner, and the founder of Climb for Literacy.  Ellen and I talk about her experience climbing Mt. Everest and what it really takes to conquer the biggest mountain in the world. Ellen shares insight into how to balance risk in extreme situations, advice on travel and athletics, and answers the question: Are endurance athletes born, or can they be made? What would you do if you could go anywhere and do anything? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you'll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: The most important thing about a travel dream Why being told "go outside and play" can help with adventure How to leverage your accomplishments to provide amazing experiences for others How she kept climbing after a hip replacement What it really takes to make climbing Everest an enjoyable experience How to mentally prepare for the reality of climbing Everest Advice to get started on your quest Why you should thank your mother for her genetic gifts (if you perform well at high altitudes) How to change the neural pathways of your brain Top recommendations for staying fit while traveling And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Want to travel with me to Morocco? Sign up for more info! Read Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer Learn about The Literacy Project Want More? Riding 16,000 Miles Blind The First Woman To Walk Around The World with Polly Letofsky Walking Across America Thanks To Our Sponsors US Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card - Get 4 X the points on eating out and 2 X the points on groceries, entertainment services, and gas or EV charge stations. Apply today at usbank.com/altitudego to get 20,000 points by spending $1,000 in your first 90 days.  Nissan - There's no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. AeroPress - Say yes to better mornings fueled by better coffee. Visit aeropress.com/zerototravel to save 20% off your order.

• MAR 26, 2024

Travel TV Legend Samantha Brown: Pursuing Dreams, Solo Travel, Making Authentic Connections, and Why Success Begins Behind the Scenes

Samantha Brown has been inspiring people to get out and explore the world for over two decades as a travel television host - a career that has taken her to over 250 cities in 74 countries and 44 of the United States. She was the host of Travel Channel’s “Great Hotels” and currently hosts PBS’s two-time Emmy-winning series, “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love.” This episode is packed with insight to take with you on your travels and entrepreneurial pursuits as we talk about Samantha's journey to becoming a successful travel expert. You’ll hear about the 10-year buffer she gave herself to make it in NYC, lessons from connecting and communicating with strangers all over the world, what she’s doing behind the scenes that’s critical to the success of her shows, plenty of travel talk, and so much more. What is the biggest lesson that travel has taught you? I'd love to hear what it is and hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: What she learned while struggling to make it in the entertainment industry How to build rapport, ask better questions, and connect with anybody A critical thought to consider when communicating across cultures Why you should revisit your hometown as an outsider Why everyone should take a solo trip How she balances a fulfilling career with family life Her pivot to entrepreneurship and becoming a producer Why she loves visiting absurd destinations The problem with the media’s narrative on travel  The biggest lesson she’s learned from travel and her career And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Want to travel with me to Morocco? Sign up for more info! Visit Samantha’s website Follow Samantha on Instagram Want More? Travel Legend Rick Steves Live Life Now! (w/ Jeff Jenkins from Chubby Diaries) Oneika Raymond on The Art of Storytelling, Nomad Life, How To Choose A Home Base, And What It’s Like Behind The Scenes As A Travel TV Personality Thanks To Our Sponsors US Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card - Get 4 X the points on eating out and 2 X the points on groceries, entertainment services, and gas or EV charge stations. Apply today at usbank.com/altitudego to get 20,000 points by spending $1,000 in your first 90 days.  Nissan - There’s no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. AeroPress - Say yes to better mornings fueled by better coffee. Visit aeropress.com/zerototravel to save 20% off your order.

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• MAR 21, 2024

Greatest Hits: 3 Years Alone on Foot With Sarah Marquis

We're pulling past episodes from the archives to highlight Women's History Month! This episode was originally published in February 2016. Sarah traveled 10,000 miles on foot from Siberia to Australia—alone. It was an epic walk that lasted three years, during which she survived the mafia, drug dealers, thieves on horseback, temperatures from subzero to scorching, dangerous wildlife, and many other life-threatening occurrences.  Her tales of survival, nature connections, perseverance, various encounters, and overall incredible spirit are documented in her book Wild by Nature. Sarah and I discuss the deep meaning behind her extreme walking adventures and the lessons she’s learned from these experiences. Get ready to be inspired as we explore themes of following your curiosity, trusting your intuition, and creating deeper connections with yourself and the world around you. Would you go on a walking adventure? What lesson from Sarah stood out to you the most? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: How to have a more authentic travel experience How to push your boundaries (and use the resources you have within) What it’s like to follow your heart and discover your mission How to assess any situation to figure out what is actually going on How to differentiate real fear from fear you create Your ultimate ally in dealing with new experiences Her trick for creating positive thinking Practical tips for those looking to do extreme adventures And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Want to travel with me to Morocco? Sign up for more info! Read her book Wild by Nature Want More? Walking 300 Miles In Medieval Armor + Being The Change w/ Lewis Kirkbride Walking Across America The World Walk (Trilogy): Lessons From A 7 Year Walk Around The World w/ Tom Turcich Thanks To Our Sponsors US Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card - Get 4 X the points on eating out and 2 X the points on groceries, entertainment services, and gas or EV charge stations. Apply today at usbank.com/altitudego to get 20,000 points by spending $1,000 in your first 90 days.  Nissan - There’s no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. AeroPress - Say yes to better mornings fueled by better coffee. Visit aeropress.com/zerototravel to save 20% off your order.

• MAR 19, 2024

The First Disabled Person To Visit Every Country With Hayley Kennedy

What would you do if you knew you were going to go blind? At 13, Hayley developed alopecia and lost all of her hair. At 27, she was diagnosed with Stargadts disease, causing her to lose all of her central vision. On a mission to see as much of the world as possible before her sight completely deteriorates, Hayley recently became the first known disabled person to visit all 193 United Nations member states (and more). Hayley and I have an open conversation about her story, the motivation at the heart of this quest, and the challenges she faced both at home and on the road. Many universal lessons are packed into this conversation, including insight on learning to ask for help, respecting other cultures despite your personal beliefs, traveling to dangerous countries, avoiding disappointment when visiting a new place, food for thought for those working 9-5 jobs, and much more. What did you take away from Hayley’s story? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: Why she opts for group tours and the advantages of group travel (for anyone) How her travels evolved as she learned to lean into her other senses The cultures she found challenging to navigate as a woman and how she approached these situations Her favorite off-the-beaten-path and mainstream destinations  How she keeps an open mind and avoids the comparison trap when traveling Advice for researching your travels and insight for those who also want to visit every country The importance of determining your risk tolerance when exploring dangerous destinations How she was able to travel with her full-time job (and why it’s possible for you too) How her accomplishment changed the perspectives of those around her  And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Want to travel with me to Morocco? Sign up for more info! Read Hayley’s blog Follow her on Instagram Want More? Blind and Partially Deaf Solo Traveler Tony Giles On Engaging Your Senses, Trusting Strangers, Inadvertent Inspiration and Traveling In 130 Countries Saying “Yes” To Full Time Travel w/ Christina McEnvoy Traveling The World In A Wheelchair: An Interview With Justin Skeesuck Thanks To Our Sponsors US Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card - Get 4 X the points on eating out and 2 X the points on groceries, entertainment services, and gas or EV charge stations. Apply today at usbank.com/altitudego to get 20,000 points by spending $1,000 in your first 90 days.  Nissan - There’s no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. AeroPress - Say yes to better mornings fueled by better coffee. Visit aeropress.com/zerototravel to save 20% off your order.

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Accelerating the transition to net-zero travel

The worsening effects of climate change have made decarbonization a top priority for many industries, including global travel and tourism, which accounts for between 8 and 11 percent of the world’s emissions. 1 A net zero roadmap for travel & tourism: Proposing a new target framework for the travel & tourism sector , World Travel & Tourism Council, November 2021. If nothing is done, the sector’s carbon emissions will only rise as it grows. Travel activity is expected to soar by 85 percent from 2016 to 2030. 2 “Tourism’s carbon emissions measured in landmark report launched at COP25,” UNWTO, December 4, 2019.

As more consumers, employees, regulators, and investors consider reducing their trips, they are also ramping up the pressure for the sector to reduce its carbon emissions. In response, more travel companies have pledged to reach net zero. But obstacles stand in the way. The range of decarbonization technologies in the market is limited, and what’s available is expensive.

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This article is a collaborative effort by Danielle Bozarth , Olivier Cheret, Vik Krishnan , Mackenzie Murphy, and Jules Seeley , representing views from McKinsey’s Travel, Logistics & Infrastructure practice.

While demand reduction may be part of the answer, there are many practical steps travel companies can take right now to accelerate their journey toward greater sustainability—and potentially create value while doing so. McKinsey and Skift Research have put together a report exploring four high-priority areas for travel companies to focus their decarbonization efforts to catalyze the most meaningful outcomes for the environment, their customers, and themselves. This article provides a summary of the report’s key insights.

Identify and sequence decarbonization initiatives

Being familiar with the relevant decarbonization levers for your business is a good start, but it’s not enough. Many travel companies struggle with implementation and balancing tradeoffs. A robust plan factoring in various potential pathways is critical for success in a quest as complex as deep decarbonization.

The marginal abatement cost curve (MACC) pathway framework provides a cost-benefit analysis of the individual levers and phasing plans, helping companies identify strategic tradeoffs between the various implementation pathways over time. Companies can use the framework as a tool to validate climate-related targets and time their decarbonization initiatives. By assessing the feasibility and tradeoffs between multiple potential paths, companies could be better equipped to select the most appropriate pathway for them to reach their net-zero goals.

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Business travel represents 30 percent of all travel spend, making it an important segment for travel companies. 3 Getting back to business: Navigating the safe return of meetings and their role in economic recovery , US Travel Association, November 2020. As more organizations—businesses and non-profits alike—set more ambitious emissions-reduction goals for themselves, they’ll almost certainly be reevaluating their travel habits. This opens up opportunities for travel companies to enter into robust decarbonization partnerships with their corporate clients.

The top 100 highest-spending organizations of business air travel spent around $12 billion on domestic and international bookings in the US in 2019. Forty-five of them—together accounting for around half of this business air travel spend—have not only made public decarbonization declarations, but have also committed to a target year of 2030 or before.

These organizations would be eagerly seeking out ways to reduce their emissions and are likely to be more receptive to enter into decarbonization agreements with travel companies. To help organizations that travel achieve their net-zero goals, travel companies could expand their range of sustainability-focused product and service offerings. As examples, car rental companies could encourage clients to pay for electric vehicles, while hotels may command a premium for corporate packages that promote low-carbon and sustainable practices.

Travel companies could also devise other ways to support these organizations in their transition toward greater sustainability. These could include designing booking platforms to nudge users to make more sustainable choices while making reservations, helping employees track their emissions, and providing greater data transparency for organizations to accurately measure their carbon emissions from corporate travel.

Close the “say-do” gap among leisure travelers

Studies suggest that leisure travelers—who generate 70 percent of all travel revenues—are also supportive of decarbonization. 4 Getting back to business: Navigating the safe return of meetings and their role in economic recovery , US Travel Association, November 2020. A recent McKinsey survey indicates that 40 percent of travelers globally say they are willing to pay at least two percent more for carbon-neutral flight tickets.

However, Skift’s latest consumer survey has exposed a “say-do” gap; only 14 percent of travelers state that they actually paid more for sustainable options when they travel. 5 Mishal Ahmad, Frederik Franz, Tomas Nauclér, and Daniel Riefer, “ Opportunities for industry leaders as new travelers take to the skies ,” McKinsey, April 5, 2022; “US travel tracker survey,” Skift Research, August 2022. There are a number of reasons for this "say-do" gap, including a lack of clear sustainability-related information, a scarcity of sustainable booking options, and high cost barriers. Many customers also struggle with balancing competing priorities when purchasing a travel service or product.

Travel companies can bridge this gap and help consumers choose more sustainable actions by focusing on three levers: offering more sustainability-focused travel products and services visibly within the booking journey, presenting decarbonization information in compelling ways to engage and resonate with customers, and using behavioral science techniques to encourage leisure travelers to make sustainable purchase decisions (for instance by actively promoting the most environmentally friendly options first).

A methodical approach is necessary to execute these initiatives while keeping the booking journey seamless for the customer. A dedicated task force armed with digital capabilities, consumer insights, and sustainability expertise could be set up to test and refine these changes for smaller sample groups in each customer segment before implementation is scaled up.

Rebooting customer experience to bring back the magic of travel

Build new sustainable travel options for the future.

Instead of reacting to the latest developments in the transition toward net zero, the travel sector can be a proactive force and pioneer sustainable products and services. Not only will doing so reduce the industry’s carbon emissions, but it will also enable individual travel companies to create new sources of revenue that could be redirected to other green business opportunities.

There are as many possibilities as there are types of travel companies. An airline may consider playing a more active role in the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) value chain, perhaps by investing in production plants to increase the supply of alternative fuels or launching a green airline that deploys smaller alternative propulsion aircraft. Hotel and lodging companies can launch green hotels or brands, applying the latest design approaches and green technologies. Larger and more established travel agencies and booking platforms could provide standardized environmental, social, and governance (ESG) measurement services to smaller travel companies that lack such capabilities or brands focused on green travel. Finally, credit card companies could partner with airlines and hotels to offer customers a consolidated view of their emissions across travel providers, giving them additional rewards when they choose more sustainable options.

Launching these new businesses will likely require companies to create special initiatives outside of the current core of the business. The teams leading them will need to be empowered to experiment with and learn from short iterations and pilots without the pressure to be immediately profitable. Fortunately, the first examples of travel companies applying green business-building principles show promising results, which should pave the way for others to follow suit.

The full report concludes by offering a checklist for travel companies to track their readiness in each of the four strategies and to maximize their chances for a successful—and profitable—journey to net zero. Companies that act now could gain a competitive advantage over their peers, while those that stand by and wait may find their value proposition erode as they get left behind.

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Danielle Bozarth is a senior partner in McKinsey’s New York office, Olivier Chéret is a senior expert in the Montreal office, Vik Krishnan is a partner in the San Francisco office, Mackenzie Murphy is a consultant in the Seattle office, and Jules Seeley is a senior partner in the Boston office.

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10 Indispensable Zero-Waste Tips for Eco-Conscious Explorers – Travel Without a Trace

Posted: April 6, 2024 | Last updated: April 6, 2024

In an era where environmental consciousness is appreciated and necessary, zero-waste travel emerges as a pivotal approach to responsibly exploring the world. Zero-waste travel is about making mindful choices, from packing to dining and everything in between, to reduce waste and promote sustainability. It challenges travelers to reconsider their habits and adopt practices that protect natural resources, support local communities, and preserve the beauty and integrity of destinations for future generations. By embracing zero-waste principles, travelers can enjoy enriching experiences that align with a commitment to environmental stewardship, setting a precedent for responsible tourism.

1. Planning and Packing

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The foundation of zero-waste travel lies in thoughtful planning and packing. Opting for a minimalist approach lightens your load and significantly reduces the potential for waste. Essential items include reusable water bottles, coffee cups, utensils, and shopping bags, eliminating the need for single-use plastics. Investing in high-quality, durable travel gear can prevent the frequent replacement and disposal of items. Additionally, selecting eco-friendly, biodegradable personal care products minimizes your environmental impact in natural settings.

2. Transportation

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Transportation is a major contributor to carbon emissions, but zero-waste principles can guide more sustainable choices. Opting for direct flights reduces fuel use, while traveling by train or bus offers lower carbon footprints compared to flying. Consider walking or cycling for shorter distances, which provide zero-emission exploration and a closer connection to your surroundings.

3. Accommodation

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Choosing where to stay plays a crucial role in zero-waste travel. Eco-friendly accommodations, from green hotels to sustainable hostels, often implement renewable energy use, water conservation, and organic farming practices. These establishments minimize their environmental impact and often offer a more authentic, local experience.

4. Eating and Drinking

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The choices travelers make for eating and drinking significantly affect their waste output. Favoring local, unpackaged produce reduces packaging waste, supports the local economy, and reduces the carbon footprint associated with food transport. Carrying reusable containers and cutlery facilitates zero-waste dining, even on the go.

5. Exploring Responsibly

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Responsible exploration is key to zero-waste travel. This means sticking to marked trails to prevent ecosystem damage, respecting wildlife and natural habitats, and adhering to local guidelines and regulations. Participating in ecotourism activities or volunteer opportunities can enhance your travel experience while contributing positively to the destination.

6. Shopping Sustainably

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Shopping sustainably during your travels involves seeking out local artisans and vendors, which not only provides you with unique, meaningful souvenirs but also supports the local economy. Opt for products made from local, sustainable materials and avoid items that contribute to over-tourism and environmental degradation.

7. Managing Waste

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Even with the best intentions, some waste may be inevitable. Properly managing this waste is crucial. Familiarize yourself with local recycling and composting options, and ensure that you dispose of any waste according to local guidelines. In areas where recycling facilities are lacking, consider packing out recyclables to dispose of them properly later.

8. Water Conservation

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Water is a precious resource, especially in destinations facing scarcity. Zero-waste travelers can conserve water by taking shorter showers, reusing towels, and choosing accommodations that employ water-saving practices. Additionally, using a reusable water bottle with a filter can reduce reliance on bottled water.

9. Digital Documentation

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In the digital age, travelers can minimize paper waste by opting for digital tickets, reservations, and guides. Not only does this reduce physical waste, but it also keeps important documents organized and accessible on your digital devices.

10. Leaving No Trace

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The Leave No Trace principles provide a framework for minimizing your impact while enjoying the natural world. These guidelines emphasize planning ahead, disposing of waste properly, respecting wildlife, and being considerate of other visitors, ensuring that natural spaces remain pristine for future generations.

The Bottom Line

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Adopting a zero-waste approach to travel is a powerful way to explore the world responsibly, ensuring that your adventures leave a positive mark on the planet. By planning carefully, making sustainable choices, and respecting the environments and communities you visit, you can enjoy enriching travel experiences that align with your environmental values. Remember, every small action counts; collectively, conscious travelers can make a significant impact. As you embark on your next journey, carry with you the commitment to tread lightly and explore mindfully, paving the way for a more sustainable future in travel.

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It's a nice fantasy, but it likely has ZERO chance of happening.

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The New York Giants need a quarterback, given incumbent Daniel Jones's injury history, right?

Such is the popular opinion, especially considering how deep this year's quarterbacks class is. But with there being split opinions on which quarterback is best for the Giants and if he'll even be there if New York remains sixth in the draft order, WFAN's Evan Roberts tossed out the idea of the Bills, who earlier this week traded away receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans, connecting with old friend Joe Schoen, the Giants general manager,  to discuss a potential trade of quarterback Josh Allen to the Giants .

"Joe Schoen, pick up the phone and call your friends in Buffalo because they're having a garage sale," Roberts urged.

While one can appreciate Roberts's desire to see the Giants get the best possible quarterback, as is often the case with these outlandish suggestions, the person making the suggestion not only doesn't take into account the cost involved to make such a blockbuster trade.

Even though Buffalo has had to shed several high-priced contracts this off-season, that doesn't mean that Beane has given up on the Bills' ability to be competitive, not with incoming free agents on cheaper deals and the draft lying ahead to provide a chance to replenish some of the lost depth.

For the Giants to acquire Allen, who had his best seasons with Brian Daboll in his ear as the team's offensive coordinator, the cost would likely be multiple first-round picks to start, something the Giants, who are in the thick of a rebuild, aren't likely to want to surrender.

Moreover, why would Buffalo want to give up on their franchise quarterback, who is only 28 years old and coming off a season in which he led the league in total yards and touchdowns?

They probably won't.

From the Giants' perspective, although Allen's camp numbers wouldn't be cost-prohibitive (they'd also be way less than Daniel Jones's numbers), it remains in the team's best interest to get a rookie quarterback in here on a rookie deal and take advantage of the cost savings to continue building the rest of the roster around him.

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Delta’s work to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 while delivering a more sustainable future of travel is year-round and focuses on what we fly, how we fly and the fuel we use. While we’re making changes that are within our control today, like reducing single-use plastics and reducing fuel consumption, Delta is also working on long-term solutions to fully decarbonize its operations and the industry. During Earth Month and beyond, there are a number of ways Delta is making progress on its path to net-zero and bringing the Delta people and customers along on the journey.  

THIS MONTH 

Delta teams will celebrate Earth Month through a series of engagements and activations that unite its people with Delta’s bold vision for a more sustainable future of travel.  

CHaRM CORPORATE CHALLENGE: Throughout April, GREEN UP, Delta’s sustainability focused business resource group, is partnering with Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM), to facilitate an Atlanta-based corporate recycling challenge – in which Delta placed first last year for the highest number of recycled materials.  

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: April is also Global Volunteer Month with many volunteer opportunities throughout the month available to Delta employees, including a garden cleanup in ATL, a beach cleanup in MIA, a park cleanup in NYC and more. 

EMPLOYEE TRAVEL GUIDE: Throughout the month, Delta’s social media channels will feature a new Employee Travel Guide highlighting a Delta employee’s first-hand recommendations for traveling more sustainably and more sustainable travel experiences.  

EARTH MONTH COLLECTION ON IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT: Travelers on Delta can explore our planet from the skies with a curated “Earth Month” collection on Delta Studio. Enjoy a selection of documentaries and content designed to educate and inspire on Delta’s industry-leading in-flight entertainment. 

A year ago, Delta outlined our short, medium, and long-term aspirations to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. As we continue to work toward each, 2024 will see progress in a number of areas: 

EMBEDDING SUSTAINABILITY ACROSS THE BUSINESS: Teams across every division have a significant impact on Delta’s sustainability goals because every employee can impact fuel, weight, and waste. This is why Delta introduced new operational sustainability KPIs to engage every employee and unify efforts in driving toward Delta’s sustainability goals. This includes key metrics like APU run-time between flights, which currently averages 65 minutes. Just one minute of run-time reduction systemwide could save ~1.2M gallons of fuel annually. It also includes weight efficiency through thoughtful adjustments to on-board service weight. 

DRIVING FUEL SAVINGS: Delta’s Carbon Council continues to make strides in fuel savings initiatives toward the airline's strategic decarbonization goals. Delta teams have collaborated to drive impact through reduced weight, enhanced landing procedures, and optimizations to flight routing and speed. This year, Delta’s Carbon Council plans to build on more than 20 million gallons of fuel saved in 2023. 

SCALING SAF: SAF is the most promising lever known today to accelerate the airline’s decarbonization goals. However, there isn’t nearly enough available to meet global demand, which is why Delta is doing its part to advocate with state and federal stakeholders for policies to increase production of SAF. This year, Delta is specifically advocating for SAF incentive programs in Michigan and New York, as well as working to support the Minnesota SAF Hub dedicated to scaling the SAF industry in Delta’s hub state of Minnesota.  

MODIFYING EXISTING FLEET: Over the last several years, Delta has been working on adding enhanced winglets and lightweight landing gear to its fleet to make them as efficient as possible. Throughout 2024 and 2025, Delta will finalize its modifications of the split-scimitar winglet upgrade on the 737-800 fleet. This milestone will mark the completion of Delta adding the most advanced winglet technology available to all existing fleets that can be modified.  

REDUCING SINGLE-USE-PLASTICS IN FLIGHT: Delta began testing a transition to paper cups on board transcontinental flights in December 2023 – a milestone that would, when fully implemented, eliminate nearly 7 million pounds of single-use plastics onboard annually and bring Delta one step closer to minimizing single-use plastics on board by 2025. Pending the results of the testing, the paper cups would begin rolling out across the Delta network by the end of 2024. 

THIS DECADE 

2030 and 2035 are milestone years in Delta’s strategic roadmap to meet all of its sustainability goals. Efforts and milestones that Delta is making progress toward over the next decade include: 

THE RISE OF EVTOL: Delta’s goal to have five strategic partnerships with revolutionary tech players by 2025 was kicked off by its investment in Joby Aviation, a company pioneering home-to-airport transportation with its eVTOL aircraft. Delta and Joby are looking to the Delta hub airports in New York and Los Angeles where this service will be offered to Delta customers. We imagine that this decade, Delta passengers will be able to book an eVTOL ride from Manhattan to JFK, bypassing congested New York traffic as they travel to the airport by air with Joby, before boarding their Delta flight. 

IMPLEMENTING SAF: As we continue to build on our momentum in advocating for government incentives to scale the SAF industry, Delta hopes to see the SAF market continue to scale as collaboration across the value chain continues to grow. With policy to support the production of SAF and to offset the green premium, Delta would be able to use SAF more broadly throughout the operation, and to meet the goal of 10% SAF by end of 2030 and 35% SAF usage by 2035.  So far, Delta has signed offtake agreements for more than 200M gallons of SAF, which is about halfway to the 2030 goal.  

FLEET RENEWAL: Every new aircraft that is introduced into the Delta network is more fuel efficient than aircraft being retired.  For example, Delta’s recently announced order for 20 next-gen A350-1000s that will start taking delivery in 2026 for international operations will be up to 20% more fuel efficient than retiring widebody aircraft.  As Delta plans to take delivery of new aircraft over the next decade, these aircraft will contribute to even more fuel savings.  

THIS CENTURY  

Next year, Delta will celebrate its 100-year anniversary. As the company gears up to celebrate this milestone, Delta is also looking forward to the next 100 years of flight. That’s why Delta is partnering with technology and innovation leaders throughout aviation to re-imagine the future of flight through Delta’s Sustainable Skies Lab. Beyond just financial investments, Delta is pairing its operational expertise with innovators to inspire new ideas and spur industry advancement – the Lab is a place to showcase advancements and a movement to galvanize everyone with a stake in creating the more sustainable future of flight. 

HYRDROGEN POWERED AIRCRAFT: Delta has partnered with Airbus in their ZEROe program, which is working toward the world’s first hydrogen powered commercial aircraft. The partnership includes exploring hydrogen technology as well as understanding airport infrastructure realities and the full ecosystem required to produce and supply hydrogen as a safe and reliable potential fuel source.  

REVOLUTIONARY AIRCRAFT DESIGN: Delta has also partnered with Boeing and NASA on their Sustainable Flight Demonstrator program to explore a Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW), which would revolutionize aircraft design and provide step-change fuel efficiency improvement. Delta is partnered to ensure the longer and more aerodynamic wing design is still operable and reliable.  

“Sustainability is a business imperative at Delta, and while Earth Month is a moment in time to galvanize around sustainability efforts, Delta works year-round to set the company up for a more sustainable future of flight,” shared Amelia DeLuca, CSO of Delta Air Lines. “I am so inspired by the people at Delta who work every day to help make a better, more sustainable Delta for futures to come.” 

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Map: 4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes New Jersey

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Shake intensity

A light, 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck in New Jersey on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake was felt across the New York City metropolitan area, and from Philadelphia to Boston.

The temblor happened at 10:23 a.m. Eastern about 4 miles north of Whitehouse Station, N.J., data from the agency shows.

As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake's reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map.

Aftershocks in the region

At 5:59 p.m. Eastern on Friday, a light aftershock with a preliminary magnitude of 4.0 struck near Gladstone, New Jersey, according to U.S.G.S.

An aftershock is usually a smaller earthquake that follows a larger one in the same general area. Aftershocks are typically minor adjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped at the time of the initial earthquake.

Quakes and aftershocks within 100 miles

Aftershocks can occur days, weeks or even years after the first earthquake. These events can be of equal or larger magnitude to the initial earthquake, and they can continue to affect already damaged locations.

How this quake compares

The U.S.G.S. has logged 188 earthquakes with a magnitude of 2.5 or greater within a 250-mile radius of New York City since 1957. In that timeframe, only seven have had a magnitude at or above 4.5. Today’s quake had the third-highest magnitude in the available data.

Today’s earthquake

Magnitude 4.8

250-mile radius

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Source: United States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking categories are based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake. All times above are Eastern. Shake data is as of Friday, April 5 at 10:44 a.m. Eastern. Aftershocks data is as of Saturday, April 6 at 9:07 a.m. Eastern.

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