As of 2020, Denmark has taken the top spot in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI), showing its leadership in the issues of climate change, such as ensuring clean drinking water and air quality, sustainable waste management, and sanitation. While Denmark’s cutting-edge policies are advancing the country’s sustainability efforts on a global scale, the effort to go green is ever-present in the day-to-day activities of the citizen. As a tourist, you can also easily contribute to making the planet a safer and cleaner space for all by choosing more sustainable options on your travels. Here are a few tips you can use on your next trip to Denmark:
1. Use public transportation
Renting a car when traveling to a new destination is a popular choice among tourists, but when a country has such a developed rail, metro, bus, and ferry infrastructure, it is easy to enjoy your trip hassle-free and protect the planet at the same time. Fi
2. Take advantage of the cycling infrastructure
In 2019, Copenhagen has been named the most bicycle-friendly city in the world, and for good reason. The combination of the advanced and well-designed cycling infrastructure and the flat landscape of the country makes cycling less of a workout, and more of a pleasurable sightseeing activity and convenient mode of transportation. What is more, renting a bike is only a few phone clicks away, with bike-rental services such as Donkey Republic and Bycyklen making the process foolproof.
3. Choose a hotel with an eco-certificate
According to the international eco-label Green Key, one in every five hotels in Denmark is Green. Hotels and accommodations with this certification are proven to have sustainability-minded policies regarding water, food, and energy consumption, as well as improved laundry, cleaning, and waste management techniques. For a full list of all sustainable accommodations in Denmark, go to Green Key’s official website.
4. Eat organic
From organic hot dog stands to 3-star Michelin restaurants, Denmark has no shortage of eateries with a focus on organic produce and sustainable practices. Some restaurants, such as Amass, go the extra mile and grow their own food and use as much of an individual ingredient as possible, resulting in extraordinary food pairings. If you prefer cooking for yourself when you travel, worry not. All Danish supermarkets have an extensive range of organic and locally grown/produced food.
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