Camping and the Environment
Sustainable tourism is envisaged as leading to management of all resources in such a way that economic, social and aesthetic needs can be fulfilled while maintaining cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity and life support systems.
In recent years we have all become more aware of green issues and concerns for the environment. Climate change in particular is discussed, with its accompanying threat of dangerous and far-reaching changes in weather patterns, and carbon dioxide is identified as the prime culprit.
The travel industry in particular has had to think very hard about how it addresses the whole issue of sustainable tourism. Like it or not, carbon emissions are very much part of the holiday ‘experience’ whether we fly or travel by ferry and car. Airlines, large international hotels, train operators, cruise lines have all had to consider their green credentials and environmental policies and this is just part of a complicated, swirling mass of elements that include fiscal measures, public opinion, rising energy costs, ever more consumer choice and ever greater consumer expectations.
Concerned about your carbon footprint?
This site helps you make knowledgeable choices, comparing CO2 output from
different ways to travel when going on holiday.
www.greencaravanning.co.uk
This website calculates your co2 emissions (and not solely for your holiday) and can also provide information on carbon offsetting schemes.
www.co2balance.uk.com
Find out more
Learn more about 'eco camping' and find out how you can reduce your carbon footprint with our articles below.
Camping As Sustainable Tourism
Holidaying on a campsite is relatively environmentally sound and ‘low impact’. Find out more about camping as sustainable tourism.
Eco Camping in the UK
The small CL-type campsites were originally a good bet, being little more than a small field, a tap, and a lot of open air.
Ten Quick Tips To Be A Greener Camper
Find out how to be
friendlier to the environment while camping with 10 quick and easy tips courtesy of Practical Caravan.
'Green' Camping on the Continent
Learn about the various environmental scheme on the continent such as the Danish Green Key or German EcoCamping and more.
Italian Agritourism
Over the past 20 years a new type of tourism has grown strongly throughout Italy, Agritourism or Agriturismo as it is know in Italy.
Kawan Nature
The Kawan ‘nature sites’ promote the selective sorting of waste, recyclable sacks and diverse water saving devices.
