Camping is one of the easiest, quickest, and most inexpensive ways to have a green summer vacation. Green camping is not complicated. It is all about getting as close as you can to nature without treading on it too heavily. Green camping does not have to be complicated and can be easily done with a little forethought and consideration for the environment and others.
The key to green camping is leaving the smallest ecological footprint possible. It is an extension of your everyday commitment to living in an ecologically friendly way with the environment.
Curb your carbon footprint with these green travel tips: driving to and from the campground can be the largest greenhouse gas contributor of an entire trip so take a local vacation, find a campground or state park near you, and cut down your travel time. Also, a train travel will offer a much lower carbon footprint than travelling in a car loaded down with equipment.
Bike or walk a regional trail to cut carbon emissions.
Use biodegradable soap for dish washing, bathing and laundry while camping.
Think about what type of fuel you use for cooking,
Make your green camping holiday completely litter free and have a good supply of carrier bags. Dispose of trash properly or take it with you when you leave.
Look for a campsite that is already established, more than 200 feet from a water source, and stay off plants as much as possible
Learn to leave no trace.
You’re a “green” camper just by having common courtesy – it’s how camping should be.
How can we make sure our camping trip is as environmentally friendly as possible?
Help to decrease the size of your footprint in the great outdoors and every aspect of life.
