Join Us in Committing to Responsible Travel in 2023 Slowly but surely, travel has started to return to its pre-pandemic numbers. In some cases, it’s actually exceeding 2019 levels for domestic travel in the U.S. As we enter the new year, most countries are fully open and Covid-19 restrictions dropped in many locations. People are eager to get back out …
The Get-Outside Gift Guide for Campers & Hikers
Taking off into nature and leaving the “real world” behind is something more and more people have turned to since COVID-19 forced us outdoors in all weather and any season. Hiking sky-rocketed during the pandemic, and it’s not showing any signs of slowing down. Camping became a logical supplement to hiking as a way to extend the hike into a …
The Perfect Gifts for your Travel-Hungry Friends & Family
The holiday season is fast approaching and if you’re wondering what to get your hard-to-buy-for friends and family, you’re in the right place! If you’ve got someone in your life that wants to travel the world and is conscious about our planet’s health while they do it, we’ve got a holiday travel gift that’s sure to please. Ask any traveler …
A Guide to Embracing Adventure Travel Post-Pandemic
Gone are the days of taking conventional vacations… Now that the coronavirus pandemic is mostly behind us, travelers’ desires have shifted towards getting outdoors and back in touch with nature – likely a result from months of lockdowns, border closures, and stay-at-home orders. Adventure travel has always taken a backseat to the more traditional holiday, but now, this niche market …
Concerts: Fun for you, not so much for the planet
Wage war on concert-generated waste this summer and BYOC (bring your own container) Summer is the season for many things we outdoor-lovers enjoy. It’s the time of year when the smell of BBQ is always in the air, we set off for weekend-long camping trips in the mountains, and attend party outdoor gatherings, be it weddings, baby showers, or back-yard …
Oh, The Places You’ll Go…
With our Everyday Carry Series by your side every step of the way! We know you have your routine down at home when it comes to eliminating single-use plastic. But when we leave our houses or travel far from home, having to buy bottled water when we can’t find a refill station or grabbing plastic-wrapped to-go food when we’ve run …
Reduce your Plastic Footprint at Outdoor Parties this Summer
Reimagine Outdoor Gatherings This Summer with HYDAWAY Tumblers Summer is underway and that means beach days, outdoor parties, and backyard BBQs are in full swing. With warm temperatures and the ambition to spend as much time outdoors as possible, folks will squeeze every last drop of sunshine out of the short-yet-sweet summer months. One of the perks of …
The Latest on Microplastics: Why they’re a problem and what you can do about it
Plastic is everywhere. It packages our food, coats the inside of our beverage cartons, and constructs the toys and teething rings we give our children. Unfortunately it’s even in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. And now, a startling new discovery has once again sparked the heated debate on the world’s abundant use …
Tips For Reducing Plastic Waste
It’s Plastic Free July and so we’ve asked the HYDAWAY team how they reduce their plastic waste in their everyday lives. In this blog, you will find tips on how you can help reduce plastic waste. Niki, HYDAWAY Founder “Here are my go-to habits…” Use reusable shopping bags every time. If I forget, I park the cart and go …
Environmentally-Friendly Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July
From BBQs to dazzling firework displays, the Fourth of July is one of the biggest holidays in the United States. However, did you know that the holiday is actually one of the dirtiest days of the year? Single-use plastics are at an all-time high, in addition to all the air pollution from fireworks and picnics. The effects on our planet …