Once in a while, it’s nice to appreciate the outdoors. Camping lets you do this. It establishes bonds and stronger ties with family and friends. Children learn about nature firsthand.
But remember that it is very important to practice eco-friendly camping. It is the least you can do to give back to nature, considering that you’re making it your temporary home.
So here are some eco-friendly camping tips:
1. Dispose of your waste properly.
- Bring packaged food to eat and disposable cooking materials. In that way, you can put all these in garbage bags and make it easier for you to throw your trash away. In addition, do not burn your trash because it will only pollute the air. Nor is it advisable to dump leftover food and liquids on to the ground. As for human waste (if there are no restrooms available), dig a small hole and cover it up properly.
2. Use fire responsibly.
- A campfire is often necessary. It provides you with light and warmth and it also cooks your food for you. But make sure you check with the campsite you’re in for a designated campfire area. Further, use sticks and wood that is on the ground. You do not have to cut fresh branches from live trees. In addition, remember to put out fires after you’re done with your cooking. Look at the embers and make sure there aren’t any still lit. And do not burn plastics and man-made materials. These will only pollute the air.
3. You can bring cleaning materials but be very careful when handling these.
- Do not let soap or detergents enter the water when washing dishes and utensils in a stream or lake. Also bring a jar to dispose mouthwash and toothpaste.
4. Peel, measure and pre-chop your ingredients before you prepare the meal.
- Put these in Ziploc bags and label to avoid confusion. Pre-cook meats and have a meal plan in order to make things easier for you. Because the easier it is to cook, the less chance there is that you will inadvertently damage the environment while racing to feed a hungry family.
5. Clean up after yourself.
- Finally, you must remember to leave the campsite the way you found it. Preserve the natural environment. Not only will you thus do your part to help mother-nature, but also you will give future campers the ability to enjoy the site in its pristine natural condition.
Submitted by guest blogger Maeyhan who loves the outdoors. Check out North Dakota Parks at ND Parks and read the latest gear updates on Folding Chairs
I commend this blog for some eco-friendly camping tips. You’re doing the right thing. The best way to appreciate nature is through camping. Nothing more relaxing than the beautiful views we see and explore during camping. But said to say those beautiful natures that we are all enjoying now will all vanish and turn into disaster if we don’t stop abusing it. We have to admit that most of us are very irresponsible when it comes to our waste. This is a big deal when it comes to Mother Nature.
I am so inspired with such thought in mind… Eco friendly camping. Actually, we had a school camping trip last year and the purpose is to clean up some areas here in Washington. It is really bothering sometimes to see camper’s waste everywhere. Wake up guys… You are not the only people living in this world. Grow up and be responsible.
One should really consider taking care of the environment when camping. There are younger generations that would want to see the same beauty and enjoy the same outdoor fun that we experienced so see to it that you always leave a camping site as it is.