by Erin Walsh

There's no getting around it: Travel, by its very nature, creates an environmental footprint. Luckily, there are now more eco-friendly hotels, travel agencies and even rental car companies than ever before, making it not just possible—but downright convenient—for green-minded travelers to hit the road sans the extra baggage of eco-guilt.

Josh Dorfman, author of The Lazy Environmentalist: Your Guide to Easy, Stylish, Green Living, shares his tips for treading lightly—without having to give up those little luxuries that make you want to take a vacation in the first place.