RV Parks & Campgrounds Going Green
Going Green at RV Parks & Campgrounds
Here are things you can do to control utility costs, promote energy conservation and encourage eco-friendly practices at your campgrounds
- Turn off, turn down and unplug.
- Turn off your AC when you aren’t in your RV
- Clean or replace your AC filter monthly
- When buying any new electrical device, look for the Energy Star
- Instead of AC, open a window or go for a swim
- Turn off the lights during the day
- Position your RV to maximize day-lighting
- Install window films to reflect sunlight and heat
- Take shorter showers
- Turn the water off completely after you take a shower (please report leaks to staff).
- When brushing teeth, shaving or washing hands, turn the water on only as needed
- Line dry your laundry
- Rather than watching TV, go for a walk
- Instead of cooking on an electric stove, cook over the campfire
- If you use an electric stove, always cover your pots and pans
- If you need to use an oven, use a microwave oven
- Turn off the patio lights when you retire for the night
- Replace your incandescent lights with compact fluorescents or LEDs
- Set the temperature of your refrigerator between 36-39° F.
- Set up paper, plastic and bottle recycling stations near your garbage receptacles
- Establish a common composting area
SOURCE: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The DNR had this list on their website…I added a couple others about recycling and composting (which even some hotels are doing now in GR). Please review this and let me know if you have any additions or comments.
Dianna Stampfler
Promote Michigan
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