{"id":5154,"date":"2022-12-01T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/?p=5154"},"modified":"2026-02-19T17:37:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T22:37:12","slug":"30-quick-tips-for-zero-waste-travel-in-peru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/30-quick-tips-for-zero-waste-travel-in-peru\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Quick Tips for Zero-Waste Travel in Peru"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n  Waste created by humans is responsible for the prolongation of climate change\n  and deteriorating ecosystems.&nbsp;<strong>Waste in Peru<\/strong>&nbsp;has\n  lasting effects when it becomes a part of the life cycle and trickles into our\n  water, land, and air.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Travel is notorious for being an inefficient use of resources and an activity\n  that creates a lot of harmful waste. A tourist creates double the waste of a\n  local resident. Between the packaged snacks, water bottles, overconsumption,\n  cheap souvenirs, electricity use, constant washing, taxis, planes, luggage,\n  travel shampoo, take-out food, harmful chemicals, and trashed natural wonders,\n  it seems to be an uphill battle. But that\u2019s not the only way!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents anchor-links\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-what-is-zero-waste\" data-level=\"2\">What is \u201czero-waste\u201d?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-1-boil-your-own-water-or-bring-a-filter\" data-level=\"3\">1.- Boil your own water or bring a filter<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2-use-a-reusable-water-bottle-thermos\" data-level=\"3\">2.- Use a reusable water bottle\/thermos<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-3-travel-with-tupperware\" data-level=\"3\">3.- Travel with tupperware<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-4-avoid-unnecessary-street-food-packaging\" data-level=\"3\">4.- Avoid unnecessary street food packaging<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-5-travel-with-cloth-or-silicone-snack-bags\" data-level=\"3\">5.- Travel with cloth or silicone snack bags<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-6-use-cloth-napkins\" data-level=\"3\">6.- Use cloth napkins<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-7-shop-at-the-farmer-s-market-instead-of-the-supermarket\" data-level=\"3\">7.- Shop at the farmer\u2019s market instead of the supermarket<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-8-eat-less-animal-foods-and-more-plant-based-foods\" data-level=\"3\">8.- Eat less animal foods and more plant-based foods<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-9-bring-a-set-of-bamboo-eating-utensils-for-the-road-a-metal-straw\" data-level=\"3\">9.- Bring a set of bamboo eating utensils for the road + a metal straw<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-10-collect-your-food-scraps-and-give-them-to-a-composting-center\" data-level=\"3\">10.- Collect your food scraps, and give them to a composting center<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-11-snack-mindfully\" data-level=\"3\">11.- Snack mindfully<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-12-bring-your-own-food-on-the-plane\" data-level=\"3\">12.- Bring your own food on the plane<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-13-use-smart-toiletries\" data-level=\"3\">13.- Use smart toiletries<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-14-prioritize-environmentally-conscious-tour-companies\" data-level=\"3\">14.- Prioritize environmentally conscious tour companies<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-15-follow-leave-no-trace-principles-in-nature-nbsp\" data-level=\"3\">15.- Follow \u201cLeave No Trace\u201d principles in nature&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-16-go-paperless-as-much-as-possible\" data-level=\"3\">16.- Go paperless as much as possible<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-17-take-public-transportation-or-walk-instead-of-taxis\" data-level=\"3\">17.- Take public transportation or walk instead of taxis<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-18-be-an-overlander-instead-of-a-frequent-flier\" data-level=\"3\">18.- Be an overlander instead of a frequent flier<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-19-don-t-accept-free-things-you-don-t-need\" data-level=\"3\">19.- Don\u2019t accept free things you don\u2019t need<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-20-use-energy-efficient-devices\" data-level=\"3\">20.- Use energy-efficient devices<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-21-leave-a-place-better-than-you-found-it\" data-level=\"3\">21.- Leave a place better than you found it<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-22-wash-your-clothes-yourself-with-zero-waste-detergent\" data-level=\"3\">22.- Wash your clothes yourself with zero-waste detergent<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-23-travel-with-just-a-carry-on\" data-level=\"3\">23.- Travel with just a carry-on<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-24-don-t-get-your-sheets-changed-during-your-stay\" data-level=\"3\">24.- Don\u2019t get your sheets changed during your stay<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-25-stay-in-hostels-or-airbnbs-with-kitchens\" data-level=\"3\">25.- Stay in hostels or AirBNBs with kitchens<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-26-bring-a-travel-towel\" data-level=\"3\">26.- Bring a travel towel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-27-buy-quality-souvenirs\" data-level=\"3\">27.- Buy quality souvenirs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-28-use-a-raincoat-instead-of-a-plastic-poncho\" data-level=\"3\">28.- Use a raincoat instead of a plastic poncho<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-29-try-a-natural-remedy-before-a-pill-bottle\" data-level=\"3\">29.- Try a natural remedy before a pill bottle<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-30-buy-experiences-instead-of-stuff\" data-level=\"3\">30.- Buy experiences instead of stuff<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-your-turn\" data-level=\"2\">Your Turn<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-zero-waste\">What is \u201czero-waste\u201d?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  <strong>Zero-waste<\/strong>&nbsp;is a movement that encourages mindfulness in\n  everyday choices as they relate to waste creation and resource management.\n  Though \u201czero\u201d is a practical impossibility, the real goal is a substantial\n  reduction, higher consciousness, and formation of a different system for the\n  future. It seeks to create a cyclical pattern (<strong>production \u2192 use \u2192 reuse<\/strong>) for resources instead of the linear pattern we use now (<strong>production \u2192 use \u2192 trash<\/strong>).\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Gerencia-de-Medio-Ambiente-Municipalidad-del-Cusco.jpg\" alt=\"Gerencia de Medio Ambiente - Municipalidad del Cusco\" class=\"wp-image-6922\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n    GERENCIA DE MEDIO AMBIENTE \u2013 MUNICIPALIDAD DEL CUSCO\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Here are some quick tips for&nbsp;<strong>traveling zero-waste while you\u2019re in Peru<\/strong>!&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-boil-your-own-water-or-bring-a-filter\">1.- Boil your own water or bring a filter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>   This is the biggest pitfall in Peru because you can\u2019t drink straight from the   tap *without getting sick*. There\u2019s nowhere to fill up while you\u2019re out and   about. Never leave the house without a full (large, reusable)&nbsp;<strong>water bottle<\/strong>! Stay somewhere with a kitchen you\u2019re allowed to use, or ask your host if   they can provide boiled water to you on a daily basis. The other option is to   bring a reputable filter with you, such as the Lifestraw, and drink from the tap or natural water sources.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Water-bottle-large-reusable.jpg\" alt=\"Water bottle! (large, reusable) \" class=\"wp-image-6923\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n    WATER BOTTLE! (LARGE, REUSABLE)\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Boiled-water-to-you-on-a-daily-basis.jpg\" alt=\"Boiled water to you on a daily basis.\" class=\"wp-image-6924\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n    BOILED WATER TO YOU ON A DAILY BASIS.\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-use-a-reusable-water-bottle-thermos\">2.- Use a reusable water bottle\/thermos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Ideally, that\u2019s ONE insulated bottle that works for both hot and cold\n  liquids.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-travel-with-tupperware\">3.- Travel with tupperware<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>   When you want your food to go, whip out your&nbsp;<strong>handy containers<\/strong>! There are some cool and super convenient collapsable ones made of silicone   that won\u2019t take up much space in your luggage or day bag. A simple mason jar   could also be a great addition! These are also great for taking snacks with   you when you leave the house each day, go on an overnight bus ride or leave to   hike for a few days.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Travel-with-tupperware.jpg\" alt=\"Travel with tupperware\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-6925\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/handy-containers.jpg\" alt=\"handy containers\" class=\"wp-image-6926\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-avoid-unnecessary-street-food-packaging\">4.- Avoid unnecessary street food packaging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Some vendors have a bad habit of putting tamales, corn on the cob, sandwiches,\n  and churros in&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/could-cusco-be-the-first-zero-plastic-city-in-peru-3-reasons-why-we-think-the-answer-is-yes\/\">plastic<\/a>&nbsp;bags<\/strong>. Ask for it in your tupperware or cloth napkin. If you don\u2019t have those\n  things, ask for them to serve it to you with just a paper napkin, no bag \u2013\n  \u201c<em>Sin bolsa, por favor<\/em>.\u201d\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  If it\u2019s a drink, drink it there in a glass cup instead of taking it with you\n  in a plastic bag (yes, vendors serve drinks in plastic bags here) or plastic\n  cup. If you do want it to go, ask them to serve you in your reusable\n  bottle.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-travel-with-cloth-or-silicone-snack-bags\">5.- Travel with cloth or silicone snack bags<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>   Always be prepared to take snacks with you in your own eco-friendly packaging!   You will always want snacks while you\u2019re traveling. Trust me. If you\u2019re not   prepared, it\u2019s easy to just grab a packaged snack at the tienda. Stay   somewhere with a kitchen to make your own snacks at home.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Travel-with-cloth.jpg\" alt=\"Travel with cloth\" class=\"wp-image-6927\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/silicone-snack-bags.jpg\" alt=\"silicone snack bags\" class=\"wp-image-6928\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-use-cloth-napkins\">6.- Use cloth napkins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Bring cloth napkins with you to clean up small spills, carry dry leftovers or\n  receive street foods. Wash them when you get your clothes washed!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-shop-at-the-farmer-s-market-instead-of-the-supermarket\">7.- Shop at the farmer\u2019s market instead of the supermarket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Peru\u2019s farmers markets are amazing. They\u2019re colorful, locally grown goods sold\n  in bulk (no packaging). BYO bags and you\u2019re on your way to zero-waste\n  expertise. Plus, you\u2019ll be supporting the locals directly!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-eat-less-animal-foods-and-more-plant-based-foods\">8.- Eat less animal foods and more plant-based foods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The animal product industry is proven to have a far more negative impact on the environment (more resource use\/waste) than the plant production industry. Even if you\u2019re not up to going 100%\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/vegan-cusco-peru-power-plant-inca-capital\/\">vegan<\/a><\/strong>, you could try meatless Mondays or one plant-based meal a day, for example. Any reduction is a win!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-bring-a-set-of-bamboo-eating-utensils-for-the-road-a-metal-straw\">9.- Bring a set of bamboo eating utensils for the road + a metal straw<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Sometimes, hotels will give you plastic utensils for breakfast. Vendors will\n  serve street food with a plastic forks. Airports often fall into this trap,\n  too. It\u2019s also tempting to pick up a plastic fork anytime you\u2019re on the go. Be\n  ready with a set of reusable silverware all your own!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  If you\u2019re one of those people that needs to have a straw for their drinks,\n  bring your own!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-collect-your-food-scraps-and-give-them-to-a-composting-center\">10.- Collect your food scraps, and give them to a composting center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  While traveling, you can\u2019t make your own compost, but you can sometimes locate\n  a composting center. Use one of your reusable, sealable, leak proof bags to\n  collect food scraps. Organic material in a landfill is harmful; they decompose\n  anaerobically, and that process creates methane, a greenhouse gas. Naturally,\n  though, they decompose aerobically and produce&nbsp;<strong>carbon dioxide<\/strong>, which is better than methane.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  If you\u2019re not in the city, you can disperse your food scraps in nature. It\u2019s\n  not compost, but it\u2019s better than the landfill.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-snack-mindfully\">11.- Snack mindfully<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Make your own portable snacks at home (stay somewhere with a kitchen), and\n  take them with you in your reusable bags and tupperware.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>   If you don\u2019t have any homemade snacks, buy freshly made&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/cusco-street-food-travellers-point-view\/\">street food<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;(<em>sin bolsa, por favor<\/em>) or fresh fruit (that can be peeled, so   you don\u2019t get sick) instead of packaged goods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/@livelovetravelgreen.jpg\" alt=\"@livelovetravelgreen\" class=\"wp-image-6929\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@LIVELOVETRAVELGREEN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/San-Pedro-Market-Cusco-@rkostphotography.jpg\" alt=\"San Pedro Market Cusco | @rkostphotography\" class=\"wp-image-6864\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n    SAN PEDRO MARKET CUSCO | @RKOSTPHOTOGRAPHY\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-bring-your-own-food-on-the-plane\">12.- Bring your own food on the plane<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  In your travel tupperware and silicone Ziplocs, bring food with you on the\n  plane! This will prevent you from using the packages and plastic-heavy airline\n  products in landfills. Just make sure it\u2019s nothing that resembles a liquid. If\n  traveling internationally, eat any fresh produce before you go through customs\n  in your destination.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-use-smart-toiletries\">13.- Use smart toiletries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Use shampoo, conditioner, and soap bars instead of liquid. They\u2019re\n  longer-lasting, leakproof, smaller, and no plastic! It\u2019s a win-win!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Bring a bamboo toothbrush + tablet \u201cchew-paste\u201d or powder paste instead of\n  tubes.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a metal razor instead of a plastic one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make or buy zero-waste bug spray and sunscreen beforehand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Baking powder can be used as an exfoliator, face wash, mouthwash, toothpaste,\n  dry shampoo, deodorant, laundry detergent, shoe freshener, heartburn remedy\n  and anti-itch solution.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Castile soap can be used as hand soap, shampoo, shaving cream, body wash,\n  laundry detergent and dish soap.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-14-prioritize-environmentally-conscious-tour-companies\">14.- Prioritize environmentally conscious tour companies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Always look into a company\u2019s vision and values before booking with them! See\n  what they\u2019re actively doing to protect our natural environment and reduce\n  waste.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/\">Salkantay Trekking<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is committed to sustainable travel. Part of the proceeds from their\n  services go to cleaning campaigns. On every trek, hikers are provided with\n  cloth snack bags and daily boiled water. Chefs provide delicious vegan and\n  vegetarian foods for clients willing to enjoy that diet during their trip.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-15-follow-leave-no-trace-principles-in-nature-nbsp\">15.- Follow \u201cLeave No Trace\u201d principles in nature&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>   These principles were set up to make caring for our earth a no-brainer, easy   to understand, and implement as we enjoy. Of course, this means not leaving   trash or damaging chemicals behind (among other things) which won\u2019t be a   problem if you\u2019re already following the rest of these tips! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Leave-No-Trace.jpg\" alt=\"Leave No Trace\" class=\"wp-image-6930\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">LEAVE NO TRACE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Care-of-nature.jpg\" alt=\"Care of nature\" class=\"wp-image-6931\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CARE OF NATURE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-16-go-paperless-as-much-as-possible\">16.- Go paperless as much as possible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank goodness we are finally in a day and age when paper is useless in travel. You can have access to boarding passes, receipts, tickets, reservations, notes, vaccination records, contracts, itineraries, travel guides, books, magazines, etc. One unfortunate exception is that your entrance ticket to&nbsp;<strong>Machu Picchu<\/strong>&nbsp;does have to be printed to be accepted at the gate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-17-take-public-transportation-or-walk-instead-of-taxis\">17.- Take public transportation or walk instead of taxis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/the-best-day-trips-from-cusco\/\">Cusco<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;has an extensive network of&nbsp;<strong>buses<\/strong>&nbsp;that go\n  across practically the entire city. Each bus line is from a privately owned\n  company, but they all cost the same: right now, the fare is 1 sol.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/best-things-see-do-lima\/\"><strong>Lima<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp; has&nbsp;<em>colectivos<\/em>&nbsp;(minivans), buses, and the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolitano.com.pe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metropolitano<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;(a government-associated bus that has its own lane and fewer stops). You have to have a Metro Card, like the London Oyster Card, to top up, and the fare is a few soles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Most, if not all, cities in Peru have bus systems. To get on, stick your hand\n  out to flag them down. When you want to get off, say \u201c<em>baja<\/em>.\u201d&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  To leave the city but still stay within a few hours\u2019 drive, there\n  are&nbsp;<em>colectivos<\/em>&nbsp;(minivans) that leave from different points\n  for different destinations. You\u2019ll have to do some research and ask\n  around.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-18-be-an-overlander-instead-of-a-frequent-flier\">18.- Be an overlander instead of a frequent flier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Land travel is much more sustainable, from a resource standpoint than air\n  travel \u2013 hands down. Thankfully, Peru provides great options to get around the\n  country without going to the airport. Long-distance buses are extremely safe,\n  comfortable and affordable (we\u2019re talking big, comfy seats that lean back and\n  even a personal tv).&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A couple of the most reputable are&nbsp;<strong>Cruz del Sur&nbsp;<\/strong>and<strong>&nbsp;Oltursa. PeruHop<\/strong>&nbsp;is a company that provides bilingual (Spanish\/English) service in transportation as well as tours in your destination.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.perurail.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PeruRail<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;connects Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Puno, and Arequipa by train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cruz-del-Sur.jpg\" alt=\"Cruz del Sur\" class=\"wp-image-6932\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CRUZ DEL SUR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Peru-Rail.jpg\" alt=\"Peru Rail\" class=\"wp-image-6933\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PERU RAIL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-19-don-t-accept-free-things-you-don-t-need\">19.- Don\u2019t accept free things you don\u2019t need<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  On the airplane, refuse the eye mask, headphones, blanket, and pillow. If\n  you\u2019re going to want them, bring your own! This will cut down on a lot of\n  single-use waste. If you don\u2019t want to use space for a travel pillow, use\n  clothing in a small travel bag or packing cube.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Only pick up the travel brochures you\u2019re really going to need. Or even better,\n  take pictures and leave them in the stand! Refuse flyers and handouts you\u2019re\n  offered if they\u2019re not necessary. These free things will often break and\n  become trash.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-20-use-energy-efficient-devices\">20.- Use energy-efficient devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Use devices that are rechargeable. If it needs batteries, use rechargeable\n  batteries. Grab a portable solar charger to harness the energy of the sun for\n  small devices!&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-21-leave-a-place-better-than-you-found-it\">21.- Leave a place better than you found it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  On top of preventing trash buildup in cities and in nature, you can help\n  reverse the damage that\u2019s already been done by leaving a place better than you\n  found it. Carry an&nbsp;<strong>Adventure Bag<\/strong>&nbsp;with you as you go\n  about your business, and pick up what others have left behind!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-22-wash-your-clothes-yourself-with-zero-waste-detergent\">22.- Wash your clothes yourself with zero-waste detergent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  If you can, stay somewhere that offers a washing machine. Laundromats are\n  convenient, but in Peru, they aren\u2019t self-service. You drop off your clothes\n  and pick them up a couple of hours later, dry and folded. Since they use\n  dryers, but you can line-dry at home, it\u2019s better to do it at home.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  To avoid buying bottles or packages of detergent while you\u2019re on the road,\n  bring a zero-waste and travel-friendly alternatives, such as detergent sheets,\n  bars, pods, tablets, or powders (that come in a paper bag). You can also make\n  your own before you leave; there are lots of recipes online.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, wash clothes when they\u2019re dirty, not after just one use!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-23-travel-with-just-a-carry-on\">23.- Travel with just a carry-on<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  You can either travel heavy OR travel happy. Not only will packing light make\n  your trip more fun and less stressful, but you\u2019ll save money on baggage fees\n  and time in line at the airport. But as far as zero-waste goes, traveling with\n  just a carry-on will reduce resource use (fuel) and lower your flight\u2019s\n  already large carbon footprint. That goes for land travel, too!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Pack items that serve multiple purposes. Pack neutral-colored layers of\n  clothing that can be mixed and matched for lots of different climates and\n  situations. Use colorful scarves or other accessories to change it up!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>   <strong><em>Pro tip:<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;Wear your heaviest items while traveling to cut down your bag\u2019s weight   (for airline restrictions). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Travel-with-just-a-carry-on.jpg\" alt=\"Travel with just a carry-on\" class=\"wp-image-6935\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n    TRAVEL WITH JUST A CARRY-ON\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Trek-Salkantay-Packing-light.jpg\" alt=\"Trek Salkantay | Packing light\" class=\"wp-image-6936\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n    TREK SALKANTAY | PACKING LIGHT\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-24-don-t-get-your-sheets-changed-during-your-stay\">24.- Don\u2019t get your sheets changed during your stay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  If your lodging offers daily bedding and towel changes, tell them not to worry\n  about it for your room. There\u2019s literally no need to change one-day-old\n  sheets\u2026they\u2019re still clean! It\u2019s a huge waste of resources to wash every\n  single day.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-25-stay-in-hostels-or-airbnbs-with-kitchens\">25.- Stay in hostels or AirBNBs with kitchens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both hostels and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com.pe\/a\/stays\/Peru--Cusco?c=.pi0.pk772854922_65936130131&amp;localized_ghost=true&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw0dKXBhBPEiwA2bmObexWribEIUvo6LKLhlw_OP4ImCMWEixtaG_LGN9c_17Q9AZohIPvYxoCGesQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AirBNBs<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;are more sustainable than hotels and use less resources. If you don\u2019t need privacy, stay in a hostel dorm, the most sustainable of all! This also builds community and allows you to meet other travelers. If you need privacy, book an Airbnb or a private room in the hostel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  In&nbsp;<strong>Peru for less<\/strong>, make sure your lodging has a kitchen\n  you can use to make your own food and snacks and to boil your own water, which\n  will reduce a lot of your traveling waste.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-26-bring-a-travel-towel\">26.- Bring a travel towel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>   Instead of using your accommodation\u2019s towel on short stays, use your own   travel towel. That will prevent extra washing and resource use. Leave it   nicely folded, so they know it\u2019s clean. Plus, you\u2019ll always be prepared to dip   in one of Peru\u2019s&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/the-top-hot-springs-to-visit-when-in-cusco-and-how-to-get-there\/\">hot springs<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;or have a shower where one\u2019s available.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Aguas-Calientes-Machu-Picchu-@gracepta.jpg\" alt=\"Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu | @gracepta\" class=\"wp-image-6939\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n    AGUAS CALIENTES MACHU PICCHU | @GRACEPTA\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Aguas-Calientes-@_andrearojash.jpg\" alt=\"Aguas Calientes | @_andrearojash\" class=\"wp-image-6940\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n    AGUAS CALIENTES | @_ANDREAROJASH\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-27-buy-quality-souvenirs\">27.- Buy quality souvenirs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Peru is home to some of the world\u2019s most&nbsp;<strong>talented artisans<\/strong>. Kill two birds with one stone: support the locals by purchasing handmade\n  souvenirs and take home valuable, quality items that will last a lifetime.\n  Many cheap souvenirs become trash shortly after the trip.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-28-use-a-raincoat-instead-of-a-plastic-poncho\">28.- Use a raincoat instead of a plastic poncho<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  In the highlands of Peru, the rainy season is from October\/November to March.\n  It rains every single day, hard. Definitely bring your raincoat with you, so\n  you\u2019re not caught off guard. You\u2019ll be tempted to buy a plastic rain poncho\n  for your own comfort, and that will become a piece of contaminating trash\n  later on.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-29-try-a-natural-remedy-before-a-pill-bottle\">29.- Try a natural remedy before a pill bottle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Especially in Peru, there are a lot of options (especially&nbsp;<strong>herbal teas<\/strong>) to remedy simple ailments that don\u2019t involve a plastic pill bottle.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  For colds, try tea, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and honey. Buy some fresh\n  eucalyptus leaves, boil them and then breathe in the refreshing steam to clear\n  up the congestion.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  For an upset stomach or cramps, make yourself an oregano, mu\u00f1a (Andean mint),\n  coca, chamomile,&nbsp;<em>hierba buena&nbsp;<\/em>(spearmint), celery, or\n  ginger tea.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a sunburn, use fresh aloe from the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  For a hangover, go to the market and ask for a \u201cjugo especial\u201d \u2013 special\n  juice. It\u2019s a mixture of lots of fruits and superfoods. Also, great for a\n  hangover go eat some ceviche!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For pain, try a hot or cold pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Herbal-teas.jpg\" alt=\"Herbal teas\" class=\"wp-image-6941\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">HERBAL TEAS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Natural-remedy.jpg\" alt=\"Natural remedy\" class=\"wp-image-6942\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NATURAL REMEDY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-30-buy-experiences-instead-of-stuff\">30.- Buy experiences instead of stuff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Buying a lot of stuff will likely lead to trash when that stuff breaks or\n  becomes obsolete. It will make your bags heavier, too, which will increase\n  your resource use as you travel (and make you miserable). Spend your\n  hard-earned money on&nbsp;<strong>unforgettable experiences<\/strong>!&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-your-turn\">Your Turn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Ok, now the ball\u2019s in your court! Do any of these tips seem doable to you?\n  Even if you can just start with a few of these, it will be a huge step in the\n  right direction. We don\u2019t have to be perfect, but we can all be more conscious\n  of our choices, little by little. Every small effort counts!\n  The&nbsp;<em>Pachamama<\/em>&nbsp;(Mother Earth) and your fellow humans thank\n  you.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list lang\">\n<li class=\"es\">ES<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"pt\">PT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Waste created by humans is responsible for the prolongation of climate change and deteriorating ecosystems.&nbsp;Waste in Peru&nbsp;has lasting effects when it becomes a part of the life cycle and trickles into our water, land, and air.&nbsp; Travel is notorious for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5157,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[560,33,1385],"tags":[1386],"class_list":["post-5154","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips","category-travel","category-zero-waste","tag-travel-in-peru"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>30 Quick Tips for Zero-Waste Travel in Peru<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Here are some quick tips for traveling zero-waste while you\u2019re in Peru! 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