Comments on: 10 Tips for a Greener Trip to Tokyo http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/2008/08/10-tips-for-a-greener-trip-to-tokyo/ About Tokyo for travelers, visitors, and residents. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:22:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Furoshiki - A ‘Green’ Carry All from Japan http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/2008/08/10-tips-for-a-greener-trip-to-tokyo/comment-page-1/#comment-324 Furoshiki - A ‘Green’ Carry All from Japan Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:01:39 +0000 http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/10-tips-for-a-greener-trip-to-tokyo/#comment-324 [...] I shared 10 Tips for a Greener Trip to Tokyo and told you that the use of eco-bags by residents of the city was increasing. The furoshiki is the [...] [...] I shared 10 Tips for a Greener Trip to Tokyo and told you that the use of eco-bags by residents of the city was increasing. The furoshiki is the [...]

]]> By: The Green Travel Carnival is Here Again. http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/2008/08/10-tips-for-a-greener-trip-to-tokyo/comment-page-1/#comment-343 The Green Travel Carnival is Here Again. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:34:49 +0000 http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/10-tips-for-a-greener-trip-to-tokyo/#comment-343 [...] Sakata starts us off with her list of 10 Tips for a Greener Trip to Tokyo posted at The Tokyo Traveler, pointing out that if you apply these tips during your trip to Tokyo, [...] [...] Sakata starts us off with her list of 10 Tips for a Greener Trip to Tokyo posted at The Tokyo Traveler, pointing out that if you apply these tips during your trip to Tokyo, [...]

]]> By: Shane http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/2008/08/10-tips-for-a-greener-trip-to-tokyo/comment-page-1/#comment-523 Shane Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:21:38 +0000 http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/10-tips-for-a-greener-trip-to-tokyo/#comment-523 I guess that I am lucky Billy - I have a nice big shower room! :) Jason, the thought of driving in Tokyo scares the heck out of me! I am more than happy to utilize public transportation (taxi's on the rare occasion that it is warranted) and I use my mama-san bike for most of my marketing. Being a little more friendly to the environment is not that hard and it's nice to see people making an effort, even if it's a small one. I guess that I am lucky Billy – I have a nice big shower room! :)

Jason, the thought of driving in Tokyo scares the heck out of me! I am more than happy to utilize public transportation (taxi’s on the rare occasion that it is warranted) and I use my mama-san bike for most of my marketing. Being a little more friendly to the environment is not that hard and it’s nice to see people making an effort, even if it’s a small one.

]]> By: billywest http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/2008/08/10-tips-for-a-greener-trip-to-tokyo/comment-page-1/#comment-519 billywest Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:46:33 +0000 http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/10-tips-for-a-greener-trip-to-tokyo/#comment-519 Showering with a friend can be a little challenging in Tokyo. I mean, have you seen the size of some showers? I can barely fit in mine alone. Showering with a friend can be a little challenging in Tokyo. I mean, have you seen the size of some showers? I can barely fit in mine alone.

]]> By: Jason http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/2008/08/10-tips-for-a-greener-trip-to-tokyo/comment-page-1/#comment-514 Jason Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:48:02 +0000 http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/10-tips-for-a-greener-trip-to-tokyo/#comment-514 I don't know if I'd say that Japanese are right up there about being eco-conscious, but things do appear to be quite eco-conscious on the surface with all the sorted recycle bins around. I've been using "eco bags" for over 10-years, and always carry one in my regular city bag. When I buy a single item I always refuse a plastic bag of course, and in the past year or so I've even tried hard to refuse them putting tape on the item. You get a receipt, so the tape is totally unnecessary. It's a real challenge to not get things taped though. I will try and unplug some of my electronics. I have to keep my air con at 25 (and I have a fan directly on me the whole time as well). 28 degrees is an inferno to me. But I'm vegetarian so my carbon footprint can take it. I wonder if the other 17.4% of Tokyoites actually drive around this city? I have driven a few times in the city, and as a cyclist, I realized how infinitely faster cycling is than driving within the Yamanote circle area. I don’t know if I’d say that Japanese are right up there about being eco-conscious, but things do appear to be quite eco-conscious on the surface with all the sorted recycle bins around.

I’ve been using “eco bags” for over 10-years, and always carry one in my regular city bag. When I buy a single item I always refuse a plastic bag of course, and in the past year or so I’ve even tried hard to refuse them putting tape on the item. You get a receipt, so the tape is totally unnecessary. It’s a real challenge to not get things taped though.

I will try and unplug some of my electronics.

I have to keep my air con at 25 (and I have a fan directly on me the whole time as well). 28 degrees is an inferno to me. But I’m vegetarian so my carbon footprint can take it.

I wonder if the other 17.4% of Tokyoites actually drive around this city? I have driven a few times in the city, and as a cyclist, I realized how infinitely faster cycling is than driving within the Yamanote circle area.

]]> By: What’s Green in…Tokyo. http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/2008/08/10-tips-for-a-greener-trip-to-tokyo/comment-page-1/#comment-502 What’s Green in…Tokyo. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:44:16 +0000 http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/10-tips-for-a-greener-trip-to-tokyo/#comment-502 [...] check out this list of ‘10 Tips for a Greener Trip to Tokyo’  put together by The Tokyo [...] [...] check out this list of ‘10 Tips for a Greener Trip to Tokyo’  put together by The Tokyo [...]

]]> By: Honor http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/2008/08/10-tips-for-a-greener-trip-to-tokyo/comment-page-1/#comment-498 Honor Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:27:15 +0000 http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/10-tips-for-a-greener-trip-to-tokyo/#comment-498 You get the nod from me for this one Shane. Nice tips - I'm all for green : ) You get the nod from me for this one Shane. Nice tips – I’m all for green : )

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