• About 95% of water entering American homes goes down the drain. Your family can reduce the amount of water they use when camping by turning off the faucet while brushing teeth, washing dishes (turn on for rinsing only), and showering between wetting down and rinsing soap off.
  • Only one in four Americans recycle their plastic water bottles--which do not biodegrade or decompose.  The majority end up in landfills. A better choice for drinking water is refillable water containers, rather than one-use plastic bottles. Make sure all members of your family have their own personal container.
  • Two-thirds of Americans cannot see the Milky Way at night due to "light pollution." Turn off all your lights or go to the campground's darkest area, wait a few minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark, then look up and see one of nature's most spectacular sights.
  • Reduce the amount of trash you send to landfills by buying dry foods in bulk, eliminating
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    disposable packaging. Many supermarkets now provide rice, pasta, cereal, crackers, and other snacks in bulk bins. Use your own reusable bags when shopping and store in clear containers for easy identification and access.
  • Provide separate waste containers in your RV for garbage and recyclables. Learn the location of your campground's recycling bins and make a habit of using them. If the campground doesn't provide recycling, encourage them to do so, since recycling conserves energy and natural resources, and reduces water and air pollution.