Green travel means making choices that reduce the environmental impact of travelling. It considers the whole carbon footprint of the trip — both the way you travel and the decisions you make along the journey. Travelling by land (trains, buses, carpooling) is recommended because it produces far fewer emissions than flying.

Did you know that one third of global CO2 emissions comes from transport but while it might seem daunting, there are ways each of us can contribute to a better and greener world.

Here are three reasons to consider travel sustainably by using buses and trains instead of flying.