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Ten Fun Ways to Connect with Nature as a Solo Traveler

If you’re planning on traveling solo, you’re in for a treat. There are so many places to explore, sights to see, and beautiful natural settings to photograph. If you want to finally see and experience the things you’ve read about in travel books, the following list of activities will be of interest to you.

Here are ten fun ways to connect with nature as a solo traveler:

1. Get grounded. 

Go to a grassy area, take off your shoes, and feel the Earth beneath your feet. There is no greater feeling in the world than to intimately connect with the planet that sustains you. You can return home and do this in your own yard as often as you want to. Scan the area you plan to stand in to make sure there is debris that you could step on and hurt yourself with.

2. Go on a photo scavenger hunt.  

Make a list of things you’d like to find in the wild.  Then begin to hunt for them.  Remember to “Take nothing but photographs and leave nothing but footprints.”  Do not disturb the delicate balance of the ecosystem you’re admiring. A picture will jog your memory about the different details of a place, so make sure you have a spare battery for your camera or phone before going out on your adventure.

3. Explore different areas by foot, bike or kayak.

 Vary your mode of transportation with every new destination. You’ll have an entirely new experience with every new leg of your journey. It will be like nothing you’ve ever felt before. You’ll find that some modes of transportation are used in some areas of the globe while others are more difficult to rely on.

4. Eat outdoors. 

If you can visit a farm or orchard and pick your own food to eat, this experience is even better. There isn’t the disconnect that happens when you shop at the supermarket for the foods you prepare. Wash, prepare and eat what you’ve picked. You’ll have the greatest appreciation possible for the farmers who grow the foods, the workers that pick the food, the drivers who ensure that the food arrives at the places you shop, and the store employees who stock the food that you buy to eat.

5. Record what you’ve observed in a nature journal. 

Be a quiet observer of the things going on around you. Try writing or drawing your experience. Be vivid in the details. Imagine you’re telling a dear friend what you’re seeing, how you’re feeling, and what you’re experiencing. You can never be too detailed in your responses because it’s your journal and account of what has happened while you were away.

6. Create a self-guided tour to share with others. 

Consider yourself an adventure tour guide. What things do you insist people see? How could they appreciate the scenery more if they were traveling by themselves, too?

7. Make a natural souvenir. 

If you’re not prohibited from doing so, and you’re not damaging the environment, gather natural items such as sticks, leaves, petals, and petals that can be fashioned into a unique and natural souvenir. Place the item in your home to remind you of your travels. It will quickly become a conversation starter for you and your guests. You can tell them all about your experience when you talk about the item you made from natural materials.

8. Go bird watching. 

Carry a small pair of binoculars with you and look for different birds while hiking. See how many you can name without looking them up. It’s a very satisfying activity that requires little equipment. You can even fold up the binoculars and place them in your pants pocket easily.

9. Mine crystals.

 Visit a location where you can excavate your own crystals or gemstones. You’ll feel incredible retrieving these items from the ground. Remember, you’re most likely the first person to ever see and handle the stones. You can then do what you want the crystals and gemstones. You can display them in a jewelry box or have them made into pieces that you wear.

10. Hug a tree. 

Go ahead and give it a try! Feel what it’s like to feel small in an ancient forest. It puts things into perspective because your problems don’t seem so big when you’re surrounded by giant beauty. Trees provide shelter for the creatures that inhabit the Earth. They also help clear pollutants out of the air, making it easier to breathe deeply wherever you go.

This list is just a sampling of the experiences you can have in nature as a solo traveler. Feel free to engage in your own activities if you prefer them.  Traveling is a deeply personal experience that puts you in control of your experiences. You can adapt your plans according to the length of time you’ll be away, what you hope to do while you’re gone, and what area of the globe you’re going to.

Things That Make Exploring Easier as a Solo Traveler

There are things that enhance your experience as a solo traveler. Some are must-haves while others are items that are nice to have while traveling. Picking up these things before setting foot on your journey is highly recommended.

You’ll want to invest in the following items:

• A comfortable pair of shoes. • A stainless steel water bottle. • A bandana. • A water filter. • A sturdy rucksack. • Sunglasses with UV protection. • A tent and sleeping. • Food to eat. • A portable camp stove.

You can add and omit objects from the list based on your personal journey and how each impacts the planet. Each trip that you take may require different equipment. You’ll know what to take with you and what to leave at home based on the type of activities you plan on engaging in while away.

Traveling solo has its advantages. It allows you to connect with nature in a personal and meaningful way. You don’t feel rushed by other people and their itineraries. You’re able to immerse yourself in a location for as long as you want without interruption.

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Dominique Provost-Chalkley and Green’s Your Colour Challenge You to Give Up Your Plastic Bottle Dependency

Wyonna Earp actress Dominique Provost-Chalkley is on a mission. She came to Green’s Your Colour because she wanted to team up with us to reduce the public’s dependency on plastic bottles. A commitment to saving the planet from unnecessary waste is something we share with the talented actress.

Knowing that plastic bottles contribute to the growing problems facing our environment today, we’ve pledged to do better as individuals and a company to raise awareness and eliminate our dependency on disposable plastics. Being able to share our products on a larger scale with people around the globe has been a goal of ours since day one. Having familiar faces such as Dominique’s, helps further our cause and get the word out about how easy it is to make simple lifestyle changes that better the planet.

A Conscientious Gift with Sustainability

After traveling, the actress had the idea to make giving up plastic bottles her mission for the year. She wanted to share her passion for sustainability with the people around her so she came up with a brilliant idea. She then reached out to our company with a request for our signature product.

Dominique gifted her entire Wyonna Earp cast and crew a Green’s Your Colour triple insulated water bottles in hopes that they would reduce their collective and individual carbon footprints. It was important for the actress to choose a brand like ours that aligned with her values and that was Canadian-based.

We were thrilled to work with one of the movie and television industry’s brightest stars. We fulfilled her request eagerly. It’s not every day, that we get to work with such influential young people!

Once the bottles arrived, we checked back in with Dominique to see how they were received. According to her report, they were a hit with everyone they were given to. The small gesture yielded big results by raising awareness of the environmental destruction caused by plastic bottles.

Working with an Influential Actress Such as Dominique

To work with an amazing talent such as Dominique has been a true honor. Some of her most notable roles include the work she did on Avengers: Age of Ultron in 2015 as well as Buckout Road and 12 Monkeys in 2017. We’re enthusiastic about her future work, too, as we know she will have a long and successful career.

Dominique shared her experience working with us and her mission on her Instagram feed. Her message reads,”CHANGING THE WORLD ONE PLASTIC BOTTLE AT A TIME!  In order to be kind to our global neighbors and future generations; this year I have decided to make it my sole mission to help nurture this planet and try and save our Beautiful Earth. I contacted @greensyourcolour, a lovely Eco-Friendly Canadian company (Always Think Local), and together we started a mission to reduce Wynonna's carbon footprint!” The character that she plays on Wyonna Earp, which is in its third season of production, is Waverly Earp.

Dominique went on to write “Climate Change is a real threat and it affects ALL of us. Having just come back from India and seen its effects first hand - I decided that we have no other choice but to try, in our own small way, to make a difference.” Partnering with a company like ours has value. It allows the actress, her cast, and crew to see what makes our products excellent alternatives to disposable plastic water bottles. It allows us to use Dominique’s platform and influence to help raise awareness on a larger scale.

Follow her Instagram account @dominiquep_c for the most up-to-date information about what the actress is doing to help the planet. Her latest photo shows her holding our triple insulated bottle which has become a staple in many households around the world. The bottle keeps cold beverages refreshingly crisp for 36 hours at a time and hot beverages steaming for 8 hours continuously.

How India is Dealing with Plastic Waste on a Larger Scale

Despite a ban on single-use plastics in the capital city of Delhi, India’s dependency on disposable water bottles is very apparent. All one has to do is walk the streets and witness the waterways filled with discarded plastic. In addition to harming the planet and tainting water supplies, certain types of plastic chemicals are absorbed by human bodies and lead to altered hormones and other distressing health issues.

The average plastic bottle takes 500 to 1,000 to decompose. Multiply the lifespan of the trash by the number of bottles produced in the world, and you have a global crisis. Plastics litter rivers, streams, and oceans where marine life get caught in the rubbish and eat large amounts of tiny plastics that reside on the surface of the water.

Going Vegan Reduces Water Consumption by Livestock Considerably

In Dominique’s latest video, she discusses how much water is wasted to raise livestock. They must be fed and watered and the grain that is fed to the animals is watered, too, so that people can continue to eat meat. Large areas of land are cleared to make room for cattle when they could be used primarily for grains that feed more people.

Going vegan lessens your dependency on a system that deforests, pollutes, and wastes valuable resources to produce meat. It’s a humane and sustainable approach to feeding the entire planet. You can learn more about Dominique’s stance on the subject by visiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPTBsALUjzA&feature=youtu.be. 

Reducing Your Dependency on Disposable Plastic Water Bottles

If you want to make a difference in your own daily routine, start with a triple insulated water bottle from us. They’re available in three different sizes, a wide range of colors, and come with many accessories to choose from. The bottles are designed to keep beverages hot and cold for hours at a time.

Green’s Your Colour is committed to ending your dependency on plastic water bottles. Let us answer your need for a permanent solution to a growing waste problem. We’re able to provide products for large groups such as the cast and crew of Wyonna Earp with ease.

Take charge of your carbon footprint the way that Dominique and her colleagues did by making the switch to refillable water bottles. The Guardian reports that by 2021, annual consumption of plastic bottles will top half a trillion. The environmental destruction that occurs to coastlines, oceans, and their surrounding areas due to waste plastics is hard to comprehend.

Through the willingness to change your behavior and replace it with environmentally-friendly habits, you’re taking a step in the right direction in saving the planet and preserving its natural resources. By sharing your experience with others every time you have a chance to educate them about the dangers of plastic bottles, you’re doing yet another thing to support the cause. Last but not least, when you buy from companies like ours and watch the films and TV shows that stars such as Dominique act in, you’re telling the world that you believe in what we do and are willing to do everything you can to make sure your lifestyle doesn’t hurt the planet and its amazing people.

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How Green’s Your Colour Water Bottles Stack Up Against the Competition

When shopping for water bottles, there are many factors to consider. Among the most important is the size and how well it keeps beverages hot and cold. Other things that may sway your decision include color or pattern, lid style, materials used to make the product, portability, and price.

Green’s Your Colour

Canadian designed and tested, Green’s Your Colour emphasizes the impact individuals have on the planet with their choices. By purchasing and using a refillable water bottle, men, women, and children lessen their dependency on plastics and reduce their carbon footprints considerably with a single lifestyle change. Available in three different sizes, 350 ml, 500 ml, and 800 ml, the Triple Insulated Water Bottle is unlike others in how long it keeps beverages hot and cold.

Hot chocolate, coffee, and tea stay the perfect temperature for eight hours. Water, iced tea, and juice stay cold for up to 36 hours at a time. Bottles are sweat-proof, leak-proof, and do not leach flavors.

There are many different lids for customers to choose from, too, based on their needs. For example, there is a Flip Top Lid, a Loop Cap Lid, and a Pop-Up Straw Lid.  Each is designed to make the Triple Insulated Bottles easier to drink out of.

There are also accessories that make it easier to prepare loose leaf tea and infused water. If you’re the type of person who takes drinking your favorite beverages seriously and wants a bottle that travels well, doesn’t leak, and helps protect the planet, Green’s Your Colour offers the perfect solution for your needs.

Bubba 

Like Green’s Your Colour, keeping beverages hot and cold is one of the most notable features offered by the Bubba Bottle. It has a wide mouth and a cap supported by a double-hinged tether. It’s made from stainless steel and double-walled to keep beverages from heating or cooling too quickly. The company offers several different styles of bottles to choose from in different colors.

The Trailblazer comes in 32 oz and 40 oz sizes. There is also the HERO Kids Sport version that comes in 12 oz. The children’s model comes in two colors. Fun designs such as Green’s Your Colour’s ‘Dino Stomper,’ ‘Jazzy Cat,’ ‘Robbie Robot,’ and ‘Twilight Owl’ are not available through the company.

A few of the adult bottles feature patterns but most are solid colors. Different lid styles aren’t offered, either, making options limited. If you’re looking for a water bottle that is both stylish, durable, and versatile, Green’s Your Colour has more to offer than the Bubba Bottle.

S’well

Offering many different collections to choose from, customers have their choice of colors and patterns when purchasing a water bottle from this company. Available in 9 oz, 17 oz, and 24 oz sizes, water stays cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12 hours. A hinged handle makes it easier to grip and attach the bottle to a bag. The lid is hinged but does not offer flexibility.

Unlike Green’s Your Colour, this company does not offer different accessories for preparing tea, infusing water with fruits and vegetables, and does not have a lid with straw. The matte finish on some of the collections looks nice but doesn’t feel great to hold especially when the bottle is cold. That’s where the hinged handle is necessary.

Klean Canteen

Klean Canteen is well-known for being a high-performance bottle that keeps water cold for up to 100 hours at a time. Available in different sizes, colors, and styles, the company doesn’t offer much variety in patterns, however. The brand’s logo is printed on the middle of the bottle, too, which isn’t as attractive as the patterned designs offered by the company’s competitors.

Caps and other accessories exist for carrying the bottles much like Green’s Your Colour. It makes personalizing the bottle easier for each family member. Klean Canteen also wants to encourage its customers to adopt a plastic-free lifestyle.

What Makes Our Products Different 

Although Green’s Your Colour’s water bottles share some similarities with its competitors, there are notable differences as mentioned above. The first is how visually appealing we make our bottles, especially for children. Encouraging little ones to drink lots of water and to take good care of the planet by reducing the amount of waste they produce are advantages to buying our children’s triple insulated bottles.

Switch up your lids easily.

Another notable feature of our bottles is just how versatile they are. Different lids transform how the products are used. Each person’s preferred drinking style is accommodated with a simple switch of the cap. 

Prepare hot and cold beverages as well as store and transport them.

Preparing different types of beverages is easier, too. Although our competitors mention how great their bottles are for storing hot and cold drinks, they don’t necessarily offer ways to make these beverages. Our accessories give you greater options by allowing you to make loose leaf teas and infused drinks using fresh produce and herbs.

Up your vitamin and mineral intake.

If you want to give your water added flavor, you can do so easily with the infuser accessory that we sell. It’s a great way to get additional vitamins and minerals into your diet. It also makes coming up with individual bottles of flavored water easier because you don’t need to own a pitcher or a second water bottle to make it happen.

Make an Informed Decision About the Bottle You Decide to Buy

Knowing how each bottle compares to its competitors allows you to make an informed decision about which one best meets your needs.  If you haven’t had the opportunity to check out Green’s Your Colour’s Triple Insulated Water Bottles and accessories, now is the time to become familiar with them. You’ll know exactly why they’re preferable over other companies’ products.

Save yourself time, money, and the planet by choosing to ditch plastic. We can help you eliminate disposable water bottles from your household. Select a triple insulated bottle for yourself, your spouse, and your kids today.