Since this is a camping/outdoors blog, I thought it'd be a good idea to blog about being environmentally conscience. Leaving the outdoors area you are visiting the same as you you saw it is a good habit to practice. You want to leave the same beautiful space for other to enjoy.
According to The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethic, here are the 7 principles of "leaving no trace"
1- Plan ahead and prepare
Poor preparation can lead to inefficient organizing which in turn leads to littering. Going prepared with trash bags, plastic bags, containers for specific items, etc can help lower the chances of you needing to dispose of an item out into nature.
2- Camp on durable surfaces
Putting a tent in a location where it will minimize ecosystem is an important decision to make. Most camp sites offer a block-like durable soil area where the tent can be placed. If one is not available, choose an area you think will cause the least disruption.
3- Dispose of waste properly
This principle and number one go hand in hand. Have the appropriate resources to dispose of your waste. For more information on uncommon wastes to dispose of, click here.
4- Leave what you find
Give others the opportunity to discover rocks, plants, and other archaeological finds by leaving them where they are. Leave the areas you come upon the same as it were.
5- Minimize campfire impacts
The best option to build a fire is would be in an existing fire ring. Control the fire to a small and only for the amount of time you use it. Let the wood burn completely to ash, and put out fires with water rather than dirt.
6- Respect wildlife
Observe wildlife with quietness, as to not disturb the peace of your surroundings. Don't tread off the trail to try and get a better look at something that catches your eye. Learning about wildlife from a distance limits scaring animals. If your group is large, divide up into smaller ones to keep impact down.
7- Be considerate toward others
You wouldn't want someone else ruining your trip because you show up to your reserve campsite just to find it trashed. Let others appreciate the same passion for the outdoors as you.