The best green goods for your next eco adventure

Green Travel has blossomed into it's own booming industry. Fueled by conscientious consumers and the need for recycled, reusable products, "green" travel products, and "green" travel itself, have popped up everywhere, from Costa Rica's moist jungles to your favorite travel depot down the road.

Too kind to scream, "I told you so!" from the rooftops, Sustainable Travel International, who goes by the motto "leave the world a better place," is silently nodding in approval. To help spread the word, the eco-friendly travel organization has recently launched its first Annual Green Gear Guide. Filled with resource efficient, recycled and organic goods, the Green Gear Guide promotes products offered by distributors that gain fair prices for the local producers of their goods.

Says STI President Brian Mullis, "Outdoor equipment and clothing are enormously popular. Unfortunately, many products are produced under oppressive labor conditions, through energy or resource intensive processes, or with harmful toxic materials."

To keep yourself and the environment healthy, check out some of ROAD & TRAVEL's favorites from the Green Gear Guide, or visit the complete guide here.

All Terrain Sunblock for Soaking Up the Rays

Free of DEET and other harmful additives, All Terrain Sunblocks, like AquaSport performance sunblock, keep your skin safe with all-natural ingredients and are formulated for the adventurous traveler in all of us. An added perk, everything is packaged in recycled and biodegradable containers.

Vulcana's Large Messenger Bag

Made completely out of recycled rubber tires, Vulcana is dedicated to Earth-friendly, animal-friendly and people-friendly products. With an adjustable shoulder strap, large side pocket for easy access to passport or plane ticket and sturdy handle top, this messenger bag will carry all of your belongings stylishly and economically.

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