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Eco Friendly Travel Australia: How to Reduce Waste While Exploring WA
Western Australia will take your breath away.
And sometimes… it will break your heart a little too.
The drive that changed everything
I recently travelled from Swan Valley down to Albany.
Wildflowers, open land, the Southern Ocean stretching out forever… it’s the kind of beauty that reminds you why we fall in love with this place.
But then something else started to show up.
Plastic caught in trees. Rubbish scattered along the highway. Things that shouldn’t be there.
And it hit me — we’re travelling through beauty, but we’re leaving damage behind.
Eco friendly travel isn’t about perfection
It’s not about being zero-waste overnight.
It’s about awareness. Small changes. Better choices.
Because every traveller leaves a footprint.
Simple eco friendly travel tips that actually work
1. Swap bottles for bars
Shampoo bars remove the need for plastic bottles and are easier to travel with.
2. Pack plastic-free basics
Bamboo toothbrushes, soap bars, reusable containers — small swaps, big impact.
3. Take your waste with you
If there’s no bin, don’t leave it behind.
4. Choose low-maintenance hair
Braids, buns, natural texture — less heat, less product, less stress.
5. Protect your hair naturally
Hats, scarves, and simple care protect against sun and wind.
6. Rinse after the ocean
Saltwater builds up quickly — a simple rinse makes a difference.
7. Carry reusable essentials
Water bottles, bags, containers — things you’ll use every day.
8. Support local businesses
Especially ones doing things sustainably.
9. Notice what’s around you
Awareness is what creates change.
10. Share what you learn
The ripple effect starts with one person.
The real impact
Travel shows you the world.
But it also shows you what we’re doing to it.
Once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
Start small
You don’t need to change everything.
Just one thing.