However the one thing that really effects me mentally when traveling is the carbon footprint that I leave behind from the airplanes jet engine fuel to the luggage I pack my clothing and shoes into. To simply put, an individuals carbon footprint when traveling is massive and the more I think about it, the more I want to do my part to lessen the impact of my travel.
My search for eco luggage...
When I first started to research the options of ethical luggage, I was astounded by the limited options out there at the moment (hint: if you have been thinking about starting an eco luggage company DO IT, the world needs YOU). During my research to find green luggage, I was saddened by the many larger companies who had previously made eco luggage and had stopped to focus on other products, as well as the links to the endless companies that had went bankrupt.
If you are looking for a hard plastic suitcase, I can tell you that after about 14 hours of research I discovered that only one company still produces sustainable hardside luggage.
'Heys' a Canadian luggage brand has created 'Eco Orbis,' they offer 3 sizes of spinner luggage that is all made from recycled plastic.
