Eco-Friendly Market Visits

Sustainable Transport

Best Options 1. Train: Lowest carbon footprint 2. Public transport: In cities 3. Cycling: Many cities bike-friendly 4. Walking: Often most practical 5. Electric vehicles: Charging networks growing

Carbon Offsetting - Calculate: Use online tools - Offset: Through verified programs - Local programs: Some markets offer - Alternative: Support local environmental projects - Awareness: Every choice matters

Reducing Waste

Bring Your Own - Shopping bags: Essential - Water bottle: Refill stations common - Coffee cup: Some vendors discount - Cutlery: For food stalls - Containers: For takeaway food

At Markets - Refuse unnecessary packaging - Choose reusable over disposable - Support eco-vendors: Look for signs - Recycle: Bins usually color-coded - Compost: Some markets offer

Supporting Sustainable Vendors

What to Look For - Local products: Reduced transport - Organic certification: "Bio" label - Fair trade: "Commerce équitable" - Handmade: Over mass-produced - Repair services: Support longevity

Best Practices - Ask questions: Origin, methods - Buy quality: Lasts longer - Avoid impulse: Think before buying - Share experiences: Not just things - Leave no trace: Respect spaces

Sustainable Accommodations

Green Hotels - Certifications: EU Ecolabel, Green Key - Local owned: Support communities - Energy efficient: Ask about practices - Location: Reduce transport needs - Amenities: Refuse unnecessary