Geocaching fully embraces the green living movement. Remember while on your adventures, "cache in, trash out." In short, this means enjoy the experience but be sure to pick up your trash and the trash of others you find along the way! However helping our planet does not have to stop with trash picking along your hike, here are some other green tips!
REDUCE
- Simplify- Only keep objects that you use on a regular basis.
- Reduce Purchasing- Think before you buy! Do you really need it? Who will this product impact the environment?
- Buy Used- There's local thrift stores, Ebay, Craigslist, Amazon, Freecycle, Garage sales, etc.
- Borrowing and Sharing- What are friends and neighbors for?
- "Tree-Free Home"- Do your best to reduce paper products. Here are a few ideas: replace paper napkins with cloth ones, purchase bleach-free, obtain a reusable message board.
- Donate- clothes, furniture, dishes, books, sports equipment, outdated computer equipment, cell phones, eyeglasses, hangers, art materials (inspire some kids!)
- Buy Durable Products
- Library
- Cloth grocery bags
- Glass, paper products, plastic (1-7 identification codes), aluminum, cardboard, tin cans, scrap metal, motor oil, ink cartridges, styrofoam, tires and athletic shoes to name a few.
- Composting- Click to see tips on how to get started!
works cited:
"Environmental Tips - Eco Tips - Eco-Friendly Living Guide." Environmental Tips, Sustainable Solutions-Global Stewards. Web. 24 Oct. 2010.
"YouTube - Lost & Found: Cache In Trash Out." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 24 Oct. 2010.
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