All of us that camp obviously love the environment and all it has to offer.
Therefore it is important to help keep it the way we find it.
By picking up after yourself and using renewable energies like solar, you can decrease your impact.
Here are some easy to follow steps to ensure that you leave little or no footprint on all your natural surroundings.

1. The most important step is not to litter.
   This may seem obvious but there are people that have a habit of leaving trash behind.
   While camping, not only should we pick up after ourselves but also after those before us.
   Ignoring something that someone else left does not help the situation.
   You will feel much better picking it up than just walking over it.
   Bring extra trash bags on all camping trips.
   Don't let not being prepared be your excuse for leaving trash behind.
   
2. Another obvious step is to recycle.
   Bring extra bags to separate recycling and encourage those around you to recycle as well.
   Using only recyclable products will help ensure you are completely green while camping.
   
3. Pack food in Tupperware.
   This will enable you to get rid of any unwanted trash at home.
   The less trash you have while camping the less likely you will be to leave something behind.
   
4. Use solar energy to power electronics.
   There are many solar devices available that can charge your cell phone, iPod, or other electronics using energy from the sun.
   This is a much better option then running the car or using disposable batteries.
   Use rechargeable batteries when batteries are needed.
   
5. Cook over an open fire.
   When possible cook over a fire-pit compared to using a gas stove.
   This will lessen your impact greatly.
   However, be sure to use proper campfire safety precautions and check with your campground's fire policy.
   Most importantly be sure to put out all fires before going to sleep or leaving the area.
   If using a gas stove is necessary make sure to turn off the gas line when not in use and store canisters in safe place.
   

These are just a few tips to help ensure you remain green while camping.
Nature gives us some amazing sites and we want to ensure that they are here long after we are gone.
Being prepared and making just a little extra effort will guarantee this happens.