Incorporating sustainable practices into a travel routine is easy with SM Green Finds. Here are some green travel must-haves for each member of the family.
Carrying the Green Finds badge is a collection of Travel Blue pillows made of eco-friendly materials that will make a flight more relaxing and enjoyable. For family members who prefer to bring their own towels, SM Home offers quick drying Hosh bamboo travel towels which are not only eco-friendly but are also lightweight and compact for easy packing.
One should also bring compact and reusable shopping tote bags for souvenirs along the journey. Kultura carries eco-friendly, lightweight totes in different prints and sizes. Check out too the line of Catcha bags and sustainable bags made of upcycled denim. Look fashionable while on holiday by getting hold of the Raffia Belt Bag, also at Kultura.
Those with no time to go to Kultura can check out the Supplies Station inside SM Store. It also carries its own line of sustainable bags like the Katsa Tote Bag and Eco Jute Bags that come in different sizes. These are not only sustainable, but easy on the budget as well.
For those who prefer to bring their own reuseable tumblers and utensils, check out Kultura’s line of bamboo products. Bamboo is durable, biodegradable and stylish. Kultura even carries a line of bamboo eye wear.
Whether the family is going on adventures under the sun or exploring a new city, don’t forget to pack clean beauty essentials. SM Beauty carries Luxe Organix Cica Soothing Gel that comes in an easy to carry refill packs that helps with sun burn. Another must for travel is the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water for a quick and easy way to refresh and keep skin clean. Carry the Watsons Antibacterial Biodegradable Cleansing Wipes that’s free from alcohol, parabens, silicon and mineral oil. These are 100 percent plant-based wipes which are eco-friendly, convenient and disposable.
When bringing a baby or toddler on a trip for the first time, drop by Baby Company and look out for green travel essentials like bibs, milk pump and organic juices under the Only Organic brand. Don’t forget a toddler’s favorite toy to keep them busy during the plane ride. Toy Kingdom carries the SES brand of toys that are 100 percent carbon dioxide neutral toys. Also check out Melissa and Doug branded toys, sustainably packaged and 100 percent carbon neutral.
If kids love to color, bring a box of Crayola during your trips. As a company, Crayola invests in 100 percent renewable energy, enough to make over 3, billion crayons, 700 million markers and 120 million jars of paint a year.
SM Green Finds is one of the key programs under the SM Green Movement, a group-wide sustainability initiative aimed to encourage multi-stakeholder collaboration to create a shift in mindset and behavior toward a better and improved quality of life for every Filipino, anchored on three pillars: Green Planet, Green Culture, and Green Living.
