Post by Admin on Mar 20, 2022 22:01:28 GMT
It can be tricky to keep track of all your rubbish on the go and in a smaller space. Always adopt the “leave no trace” principle when moving from one location to another.
Inspect your surroundings, double-check you have all your belongings and make sure all your waste has been kept or disposed of.
Here are ways to make this easier.
- Bring reusable containers for storing leftovers to ensure no food goes to waste.
- Buy less packaged supermarket produce and groceries, so you have less packaging to throw away.
- Don’t forget a refillable water bottle – a lot of campsites end up littered with plastic water bottles or, worse, they end up in the ocean if they are not recycled properly.
- Try to eliminate single-use disposable items such as plastic cutlery and cups. If you have no choice, do recycle those items correctly.
Waste also includes human waste – and the most efficient way to dispose of it is by using a proper toilet, whether that is one in a campervan or the facilities on a campsite.
If you don’t have access to these, it’s important to make yourself familiar with ways in which to properly and considerately dispose of human waste in the wild.
It should always be disposed of far away from water (at least 30 yards) and put in a hole in the ground, away from campsites and trails.
With a garden trowel, dig a hole 6-8in deep and 4-6in in diameter then cover it and disguise with natural materials when finished.
If you are camping in a group or the same place for more than one night, then disperse the holes over a wide area.
The same applies to dog waste. Campsites may have dog bins.
If you are off the beaten track on a hike, do not leave it bagged up on the side of the path or hanging from a tree. Invest in a dog poo-proof hard-sided container that attaches to your backpack, or if your dog wears a pack when you hike, then you can tuck the bag into one of the side pockets.
Finally, dog waste can be buried like human waste, following the same rules.
Inspect your surroundings, double-check you have all your belongings and make sure all your waste has been kept or disposed of.
Here are ways to make this easier.
- Bring reusable containers for storing leftovers to ensure no food goes to waste.
- Buy less packaged supermarket produce and groceries, so you have less packaging to throw away.
- Don’t forget a refillable water bottle – a lot of campsites end up littered with plastic water bottles or, worse, they end up in the ocean if they are not recycled properly.
- Try to eliminate single-use disposable items such as plastic cutlery and cups. If you have no choice, do recycle those items correctly.
Waste also includes human waste – and the most efficient way to dispose of it is by using a proper toilet, whether that is one in a campervan or the facilities on a campsite.
If you don’t have access to these, it’s important to make yourself familiar with ways in which to properly and considerately dispose of human waste in the wild.
It should always be disposed of far away from water (at least 30 yards) and put in a hole in the ground, away from campsites and trails.
With a garden trowel, dig a hole 6-8in deep and 4-6in in diameter then cover it and disguise with natural materials when finished.
If you are camping in a group or the same place for more than one night, then disperse the holes over a wide area.
The same applies to dog waste. Campsites may have dog bins.
If you are off the beaten track on a hike, do not leave it bagged up on the side of the path or hanging from a tree. Invest in a dog poo-proof hard-sided container that attaches to your backpack, or if your dog wears a pack when you hike, then you can tuck the bag into one of the side pockets.
Finally, dog waste can be buried like human waste, following the same rules.