Camp Recipes Blog » green http://blog.camprecipes.com Camping, camping meals, camping equipment reviews Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:31:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 en hourly 1 A Bit of Green http://blog.camprecipes.com/a-bit-of-green/64/ http://blog.camprecipes.com/a-bit-of-green/64/#comments Thu, 01 May 2008 07:15:05 +0000 Stu http://blog.camprecipes.com/a-bit-of-green/64/ A tiny log-sitting frog with boggely eyes and skinny legs once lamented, “It’s not easy being green”. Have you ever felt like that little green frog? Wondered what you could do that would matter? Sometimes it seems that caring for the planet is an unmanageable job that is best addressed by elected officials and major corporations. But helping the environment is something you can do all by yourself. Here are several simple things that you can do to make a difference. So get up off that log, look in the mirror and celebrate that little bit of green.

• Recycle your paper, glass, plastics, cans, newspapers and motor oil. And please buy recycled products.

• Use rechargeable batteries. One rechargeable battery can replace hundreds of single-use batteries.

• Plant a tree or two. Beautify your home, attract wildlife, and lower your heating and cooling bills.

• Replace your incandescent bulbs with an ENERGY STAR qualified compact florescent bulbs and use 2/3 less energy.

• Keep your tires properly inflated to save gas. A single, under inflated tire increases fuel consumption measurably.

• Buy locally grown food and products whenever possible. Locally grown means fresher food and lower transportation costs. It also helps your local economy and supports the family farm.

Resources:

The Green Life, ideas for living well and doing good from Sierra magazine.

Earth 911, making every day earh day!

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation

Local Harvest, real food, real farmers, real community.

ENERGY STAR, …helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.

The National Arbor Day Foundation, … to plant nurture and celebrate trees.

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an international nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our wildlands.

Visit the Leave No Trace website by clicking the link at the bottom of this article to learn more about the things you can do to minimize our camping ‘footprint’ on the environment.

The Seven Leave No Trace Principles

  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
  3. Dispose of Waste Properly
  4. Leave What You Find
  5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
  6. Respect Wildlife
  7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Resources:

Leave No Trace, Center for Outdoor Ethics

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