We all know that air travel is damaging to our environment – it contributes around 5% of all climate change causing emissions.
But did you know, it’s not just aeroplanes, but the actual airports themselves that contribute to the climate crisis?
Ground-based airport Green House Gas emissions are caused by petrol and diesel fuel for airport vehicles and ground support equipment.
Fossil fuel is often used for electricity and heating, jet fuel is used for auxiliary power units that power aircraft at airport gates, and there are other sources too.
So what can you do, personally, to help?
The obvious is to fly less or not at all if possible.
You could also try an alternate form of transport – it may take longer, but trains and boats are more sustainable and will help you lower your footprint.
If you can’t avoid flying, you can always offset your flight through your Play It Green forest garden.
You could also look out for more sustainable airports!