Eco Travel

Articles about reducing environmental impact while travelling and volunteering during gap years. Topics include carbon offsetting, sustainable living abroad, and eco-friendly organisations.

Carbon Offsets for Gap Year Plane Travel

How to offset the carbon emissions from your gap year plane tickets and travel responsibly.

Environmental Volunteering Opportunities Abroad

Work with environmental projects abroad on your gap year, from reforestation to wildlife conservation across different countries.

Environmental Volunteering Opportunities in the UK

Find environmental volunteering placements across the UK for your gap year, from local organisations to national charities.

Living Sustainably During a Gap Year

How to cut your carbon footprint while travelling on a gap year through smarter choices on transport, energy and food.

Recycling Excess Possessions on a Gap Year

Help communities while travelling by bringing reusable donations like school supplies, books, clothes and sports equipment on your gap year.

Working with Eco Friendly Gap Year Companies

Check a gap year company's history, relationships and reputation to verify they're genuinely eco-friendly before booking.