If you’re a genuine tent camper, you’ve nothing to worry about. After all, you can’t get much more sustainable than sleeping on a mat in the tent. If you’re hitting the road with a caravan or motorhome, there are all kinds of options for saving energy; such as fitting solar collectors to your camping gear. Solar energy is converted into electricity which is stored in the battery, so you can use it some other time. That way, you generate more power than you need on sunny days, and that saves power later on. Both extremely useful and sustainable. Appliances are also becoming more efficient. If you need a new fridge, pay attention to energy consumption. That way, you’re not only being sustainable, but you’re also saving money.<\/p>\n

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3. Saving energy at home<\/h2>\n

When you’re off on a nice, long holiday, you can also save lots of energy at home. For instance, set your thermostat considerably lower, and remove all plugs from sockets. That way, you’ll avoid what’s known as standby-power energy consumption. Standby power means you can lose a substantial sum of money over a year. If you have ‘normal’ energy and would like to save even more both while you’re away and when you’re at home \u2013 as well as making an environmentally friendly choice \u2013 it might be advisable to change over to a green energy supplier. With a detailed energy-comparison website, you can find out in just a few clicks which supplier suits you best.<\/p>\n

4. Don’t leave anything behind on your pitch<\/h2>\n

Sustainable camping also means treating your surroundings with respect. You should therefore leave your pitch as tidy as possible. That applies to normal campsites, but particularly if you’re camping wild in the countryside. In many countries in Europe such as Scotland and Norway, you can camp in the wild for free. This is provided you leave the pitch exactly how it was when you arrived: without any waste or damage. This rule is part of the universal ‘leave no trace’ principle. That means besides clearing up your waste, you respect the countryside as it is, without disturbing animals or damaging plants or other flora. This is also what sustainable camping means.<\/p>\n

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5. Sustainable cooking<\/h2>\n

For many people, camping means a barbecue or an inviting campfire. Once you’ve lit the fire, you’re all set to prepare or heat up your food. That’s when you really feel like you’re camping. However, if you’re using a gas burner, you\u2019ll need to find a sheltered spot out of the wind. That way, there’s less chance the fire will go out, and you\u2019ll use less gas if there’s no wind. One time you might even opt for a meat-free meal, or one with a tasty meat substitute. A number of campsites even sell locally produced items such as cheese, vegetables, meat or olive oil. After all, Italian wines always tastes best on campsites in Italy. Cheers to a splendid \u2013 and sustainable \u2013 holiday!<\/p>\n