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THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF ECO-TRAVEL Every traveler shares a common responsibility to preserve our planets environment and respect it's people. Andetur Brazilian Travel Club enthusiastically endorses ASTA's 10 commandments, which effectively reaffirm that responsibility. Let's live by these commandments, to ensure our world's beauty is preserved for our generation and for generations to come. Thank you for the opportunity to travel together and to discover our remarkable world in a responsible manner. 1.> Respect the frailties of the earth. Realize that unless all are willing to help in it's preservation, unique and beautiful destinations may not be here for generations to enjoy. 2.> Leave only footprints. Take only photographs. No graffiti! Do not take away 'souvenirs' from historical and natural areas. 3.> To make your travels more meaningful, educate yourself about the geography, customs, manners, and cultures of the regions you visit. Take time to listen to the people. Encourage local conservation efforts. 4.> Respect the privacy and dignity of others. Inquire before photographing people. 5.> Do not buy products made from endangered plants or animals, such as ivory, tortoise shell, animal skins and feathers. Read "Know Before you go", the US Customs list of products which cannot be imported. 6.> Always follow designated trails. Do not disturb animals, plants or their natural habitats. 7.> Learn about the support conservation-oriented programs and organizations working to preserve the environment. 8.> Whenever possible, walk or utilize environmentally-sound methods of transportation. Encourage drivers of public vehicles to stop engines when parked. 9.> Patronize those (hotels, airlines, resorts, cruise lines, tour operators and suppliers) who advance energy and environmental conservation; water and air quality; recycling; safe management of waste and toxic materials; noise abatement; community involvement; and which provide experienced, well-trained staff dedicated to strong principals of conservation. 10.> Ask your travel agent to identify those organizations which subscribe to Environmental Guidelines of air, land and sea travel. ASTA has recommended that these organizations adopt their own environmental codes to cover special sites and eco-systems.
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