{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"Written by Nicola Hilliard, Creative Content Producer","standfirst":"Whether you\u2019re holding a sleepover, an indoor residential, or going camping in the fields, there are ways to help make your trip better for the environment. Here are our top tips to plan an eco-friendly camp that everyone will enjoy!","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/19309/smiling-cub.jpg","width":7000,"height":4667,"altText":"A Cub wearing a green uniform  and yellow and purple necker looks straight ahead at some wood planks.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERaise awareness.\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave posters to remind people to turn things off, such as:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETurn taps off while they brush their teeth\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUnplug anything not in use\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETurn lights off.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESwitch out cleaning products\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse natural or eco-friendly cleaning products, such as dish soap.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHang out clothes to dry on washing lines to avoid tumble dryers.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFind campsites with eco-toilets to help reduce water usage.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERethink how you drink water\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk everyone to bring reusable water bottles and flasks for drinks.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse buckets to catch any overflowing water from drinks dispensers and use it to water plants.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESave water\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAvoid having water fights, as this can waste water. Go puddle jumping instead.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse sponge ball alternatives for single-plastic water balloons.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake rain-water gauges and collect rain to water plants.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETurn lights off\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse solar lighting outside.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESwitch to LED bulbs inside.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse rechargeable batteries for torches or equipment.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETurn your heating and electronics off at home while you\u0027re away.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Saving water and energy"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStay local\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHold the sleepover or camp at your local meeting place.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETry plan activities that are close by.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERemember to shop locally.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGet ready to ride\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEncourage everyone to walk or cycle to the venue.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EInvite people to bring their bikes or scooters to camp to help them get around the site.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERemember, you can run some\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/?name=bike\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?name=bike\u0022\u003Ebike or scooter related activities\u003C/a\u003E.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUse public transport\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChoose campsites that are accessible by public transport.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk people to car share, including adult volunteers.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMention car shares at the parent and carer meeting to help people connect.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELook for an electric minibus or coach.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlan activities that you can get to on a bus, tram or train.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA green campsite\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESeek out greener camping sites with \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.greenercamping.org\u0022\u003EGreener Camping\u003C/a\u003E. They may have wildflower meadows, plant trees or have solar powered showers.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Tips for planning eco travel"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlan your meals\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECook with foods that are in season.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlan meals that use loose fruit and vegetables.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETry some \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/veggie-bakes/\u0022\u003EVeggie bakes \u003C/a\u003Eor \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/pot-pie-pockets/\u0022\u003EPot pie pockets\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShop sensibly\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChoose to go organic if you can.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAim to shop locally.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EVisit a local farmer\u2019s market or zero-waste shop.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETake a trip to pick-your-own fruit.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETake re-useable shopping bags.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinimise food waste\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWrite a shopping list, so you don\u2019t buy any unnecessary items.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse sensible portions for your group, making sure people know they can always ask for more.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECompost any food waste with \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/creative-composting/\u0022\u003ECreative composting\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELook after leftovers\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESafely store any leftovers, if you can.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse tinfoil, beeswax wraps or reusable boxes to store or wrap food.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse or donate any perishable food before you leave.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf there\u2019s food left at the end, offer it to your group to take.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESwitch out plastic\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure any cutlery and tableware is reusable and avoid single-use plastics. Metal and reuseable plastic are good options!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou could try out biodegradable plates and cutlery alternatives.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESwap out plastic straws for paper or metal straws.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse fabric or PVC tablecloths and fabric napkins that can be rewashed or wiped down and reused.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGo green to clean\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBring cotton dishcloths and tea towels.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESwitch to reusable bamboo kitchen roll.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETry to find biodegradable washing up liquid and soaps.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECook wisely\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETry to avoid disposable barbecues, as they\u2019re only single use.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EInvest in a portable barbecue for your group to use?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Cooking and food planning"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGet gardening\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlant some seeds, such as sunflowers or strawberries.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECreate upcycled planters or decorate plant pots.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake wildflower seedballs.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPut together a mini-garden in a baking tin.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse peat free soil, as it\u2019s better for the environment.\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/get-growing-with-recycled-planters/\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHelp clean up the area\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOrganise a litter pick or beach clean up, depending on where you go. 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F\u003Cspan\u003Ereshly cut wood can burn very badly, too.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELearn how to be greener\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETeach everyone about eating food that\u2019s in season.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/wise-up-to-waste/\u0022\u003EWise up to waste\u003C/a\u003E and learn how long rubbish takes to break down.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"An eco-friendly programme"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHave green messaging\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReduce paper messaging, such as letters, where possible.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESend information digitally via email, including digital consent forms.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave a WhatsApp group to help send out information.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETell everyone you\u0027re planning an eco-friendly camp to encourage sustainability.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReduce paper\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003Eusage\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure any paper used can be recycled.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChoose FSC certified paper.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse both sides of the paper\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELaminating paper prevents it from being recycled.\u00A0Only laminate things that could be shared with another group or will be reused.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUse sustainable toiletries\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse recycled toilet paper.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk everyone to bring facecloths to avoid wet wipes.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESustainable toiletries (such as organic and vegan options, shampoo bars, toothpaste tablets, bamboo toothbrushes, and reef-safe, plastic free sun cream) can often be better for the environment, although they can be expensive.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETake normal toiletries, rather than buying miniatures.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERecycle\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave clearly labelled bins for recycling\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave a compost bin for any food waste.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EKeep and store the scraps from crafts \u2013 you never know when they may useful!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHave some upcycled fun\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake some upcycled \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/wasted-creatures/\u0022\u003Ewasted creatures\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECreate your own bowling game in \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/rolling-bowling/\u0022\u003Erolling bowling\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake a \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/crafty-obstacle-course/\u0022\u003Ecrafty obstacle course\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBecome \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/cardboard-captains/\u0022\u003Ecardboard captains\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattle of the bins\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse compostable bin liner bags, instead of plastic bin bags\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELine the bin with a few sheets of newspaper, instead of bin bags\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse the bin as a \u0027naked bin\u0027, and simply wash it out as needed.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELook out for litter\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAlways take litter home with you if you\u2019re camping.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELook after the whole campsite with a litter pick, or find a local beach and organise a beach clean. 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