The market for sustainable tourism in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 19.3 percent between 2024 and 2034. 75 percent of Indian travellers believe that sustainable travel encourages positive change. This demand has driven innovations in travel gear that prioritize renewable energy, waste reduction, and eco-friendly experiences. Solar-powered gadgets are perfect for reducing reliance on disposable batteries and fossil fuels. Inexpensive, portable water filters and self-cleaning bottles that use UV-C are alternatives to single-use plastic bottles. For travellers who love cooking outdoors while reducing their carbon footprint, efficient cookstoves are a game-changer. The portability combined with the efficiency is helpful when one wants to rustle up a rustle-free rustle when one is out of the country, says Ankit Mathur, co-founder and CEO of Greenway Grameen. For eco-conscious travellers, portable solar-powered flashlights have worked wonders during my adventurous hikes in Gokarna recently. In today’s day and age, people want to travel in comfort. So, they carry devices such as pillows, mugs, earphones, speakers in their travel bag. In fact, now you can buy memory foam pillows made from recycled materials. It may sound simple, but it is a good choice for people looking to enhance their travel experience. It is not just about reducing waste, it is also about efficiency and energy conservation.
