Why Our Green Conscience Often Stays at Home When We Travel

The Falstaff Travel Editors, 03.07.2026

At home, we diligently sort our trash, conserve water, and shop sustainably, but for Germans different rules seem to apply when they're on vacation; their eco-consciousness often stays at home. The "Holiday Check" website found this out in a survey.

People who prioritize sustainability at home don't automatically act as consistently while on vacation. A recent study by “HolidayCheck” highlights just how much the environmental behavior of many Germans differs between their daily lives and their vacations.

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Why Our Green Conscience Often Stays at Home When We Travel