Going plastic-free (or at least reducing your reliance on single-use plastics) is one simple yet powerful way to protect the places we love. Whether you're out for a quick walk or a multi-day camping trip, here are our favorite plastic-free outdoor tips to help you leave a lighter footprint:
Bring a Reusable Water Bottle or Hydration Pack
Skip the disposable plastic water bottles and pack your trusty reusable one instead. Insulated bottles keep your drinks cool, and hydration bladders can help you carry more water for longer hikes.
Ditch Single-Use Snack Packaging
Instead of plastic-wrapped granola bars and chips, pack snacks in reusable containers or beeswax wraps. Trail mix, dried fruit, and sandwiches travel well and can be prepped at home without the waste.
Instead of plastic-wrapped granola bars and chips, pack snacks in reusable containers or beeswax wraps. Trail mix, dried fruit, and sandwiches travel well and can be prepped at home without the waste.
Say No to Plastic Utensils and Straws
Keep a set of lightweight reusable utensils (bamboo, metal, or silicone) in your daypack. Add a cloth napkin and a reusable straw, and you’re set for plastic-free picnics on the go.
Pack in, Pack Out — And Then Some
Follow Leave No Trace principles by packing out all your trash, including micro trash like food wrappers, plastic ties, and bottle caps. Want to go the extra mile? Bring a small bag and help pick up litter along the trail.
Follow Leave No Trace principles by packing out all your trash, including micro trash like food wrappers, plastic ties, and bottle caps. Want to go the extra mile? Bring a small bag and help pick up litter along the trail.
Choose Refillable Toiletry Bottles
If your outdoor adventures include overnight stays, transfer soap, sunscreen, or bug spray into small reusable containers rather than buying mini travel-size versions in plastic.
Avoid Plastic-Wrapped Fire Starters
Many commercial fire starters come wrapped in plastic. Try using natural alternatives like dryer lint in a cardboard egg carton or bring recycled newspaper, better for the environment and just as effective.
Many commercial fire starters come wrapped in plastic. Try using natural alternatives like dryer lint in a cardboard egg carton or bring recycled newspaper, better for the environment and just as effective.
Shop Smart and Sustainable
Support outdoor brands that prioritize sustainability. Look for gear and clothing made from recycled or biodegradable materials and avoid unnecessary plastic packaging when purchasing new items.
Small choices can make a big difference. By reducing plastic use when we’re outdoors, we help keep wild spaces clean and ecosystems healthy. At Nevada Outdoor School, we teach outdoor ethics and responsible recreation so that all of us, from first-time hikers to seasoned explorers, can be good stewards of the land.
Let’s take care of nature the way it takes care of us. Choose plastic-free, and keep Nevada wild and beautiful.
Support outdoor brands that prioritize sustainability. Look for gear and clothing made from recycled or biodegradable materials and avoid unnecessary plastic packaging when purchasing new items.
Small choices can make a big difference. By reducing plastic use when we’re outdoors, we help keep wild spaces clean and ecosystems healthy. At Nevada Outdoor School, we teach outdoor ethics and responsible recreation so that all of us, from first-time hikers to seasoned explorers, can be good stewards of the land.
Let’s take care of nature the way it takes care of us. Choose plastic-free, and keep Nevada wild and beautiful.
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