As the ground starts to thaw and spring break approaches, many
people will think about taking a camping trip to enjoy the great
outdoors. Many outdoor adventurers marvel at the beauty of
nature, and there are some green camping practices that help
keep Mother Earth pristine. Take back your trash Anything you
bring in should come back out with you. Some areas have strict
rules about what can be brought in, but it's always a good
practice to leave everything the way you found it and leave
nothing behind. Although it is OK to burn some trash -- like
crumpled paper bags used to carry in snacks -- avoid burning any
plastics, metals, or anything that has been treated with
chemicals. Instead, bring those items home and recycle what you
can. Most campsite waste comes from consumables -- namely, food
and drink. There are plenty of pack-friendly foods that don’t
require packaging or plates -- such as oranges and hard-boiled
eggs -- but for those foods that do need packaging, consider
using paper bags instead of plastic