| Part of going green with your RVs includes | | | | see any labor saving devices being used that |
| encouraging RV parks to support sustainable camping. | | | | conserve energy?o Do they use solar paneling as a |
| The definition of sustainable, as defined by the UN | | | | power source?o Have you begun using solar paneling |
| Commission on Environment and Development is | | | | instead of a generator in your toy hauler?o Check for |
| "...development that meets the needs of the present | | | | the quality of air indoors, and for signs of water |
| without compromising the ability of future | | | | conservation such as showerheads that help reduce |
| generations to meet their needs." | | | | water use.o How pure is the water?o Does the |
| Put another way, it means that we need to be | | | | campground recycle organic matter into compost to |
| aware that we are caretakers of our environment | | | | be used in the plantings, and reusable containers? |
| for our children, and grandchildren. What should you | | | | Cultural and local preservation - an important part of |
| look for in a sustainable campground? | | | | being green |
| Leave the land as undisturbed as possible | | | | On a green campground, safety for wildlife and |
| When building a campground, the ultimate goal should | | | | people will be visibly important. Respect for both the |
| be to maintain and support the natural environment.o | | | | earth, and the people who live in the area will be |
| There should be a sense of seclusion for each | | | | evident.o Does the campground store demonstrate |
| hookup with greenery providing privacy screening.o | | | | that they encourage the local economy?o Fresh |
| Walkways should be wooden boardwalks above the | | | | produce and other food should be purchased as |
| ground level to avoid disturbing the eco-system as | | | | locally as possible to be cooked while fresh in your |
| little as possible.o Ideally, waste from the toilets, and | | | | Class C motorhome. |
| gray water from showers should be used to nourish | | | | The more aware you are of what it means to |
| the plants.o Any buildings on the campground should | | | | support sustainable campgrounds and camping, the |
| be prefabricated, and heavy equipment activity kept | | | | more things you will find to incorporate into your own |
| to a minimum. | | | | camping routines. Being "green" is no longer a fad. It's |
| Conscientious use of energy and resources | | | | a way of life for many people who have discovered |
| Look for energy efficient electric lights and appliances | | | | how much richer it makes them feel. |
| - and use them in your own motorhome.o Do you | | | | |