You know the feeling: you’re halfway to the airport when you realize your reusable water bottle is sitting on the kitchen counter, laughing at you.
Don’t sweat it. This eco-friendly travel checklist is here to keep you from those facepalm moments—saving the planet and your dignity, one item at a time.
Reusables
- Reusable water bottle
- Reusable shopping bag
- Reusable cutlery set
- Reusable straw
- Reusable coffee cup
- Reusable food container
- Cloth napkin
Toiletries
- Solid shampoo bar
- Solid conditioner bar
- Refillable toiletry bottles
- Bamboo toothbrush
- Toothpaste tablets
- Natural deodorant in compostable packaging
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Biodegradable soap
- Menstrual cup or reusable pads
Packing Essentials
- Eco-friendly luggage or backpack
- Packing cubes made from recycled materials
- Solar-powered charger
- Recycled or organic cotton clothing
- Multi-use shoes
- Repaired or secondhand travel gear
- Digital travel documents
On-the-Road Habits
- Digital boarding passes
- Public transport pass
- Local refill map app
- Offline maps and guides
- Trash bag for waste
- Eco-cert travel insurance (yes, it’s a thing)
- Carbon offset receipts
Extras for the Planet-Loving Pro
- Travel-size clothesline
- Laundry soap sheets
- Reusable snack bags
- Tiny sewing kit
- Collapsible bowl
- Low-waste entertainment (e-reader, offline podcasts)
- Minimalist first aid kit
So, there you are—somewhere between a jungle trek and a train station snack stand, and not a single plastic fork in sight. With this eco-friendly travel checklist, you’ve dodged a dozen disposable disasters and maybe even inspired a fellow traveler. Turns out, saving the planet fits snugly in your carry-on.