Going Greener

Last summer at Diamond Ridge Camps we began our initiative to Go Green and everyone pitched in...Campers, Counselors, Support Staff and Leadership Team. Thanks to everyone's hard work we made an impact by leaving less of a "footprint" on the Earth. This summer we are continuing that initiative to Go Greener by...
• Continuing to separate organic waste from trash at our meals. Our Compost Site continues to generate mulch that is being used in the flower beds throughout camp.
• Recycling all commingled plastics and paper throughout camp.
• Using less disposable plastic cups at meals
• Eliminating styrofoam cups for hot beverages for overnight staff. Instead, we'll be using ceramic mugs.

There are many things that you can do in your own home if you are interested in Going Green.
• Switch to energy efficient light bulbs. CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps) last ten times longer than incandescent bulbs and use two-thirds less energy.
• Use Eco-Friendly Shopping Bags instead of plastic bags. Plastic bags take from 400 or 1,000 years to photodegrade and contaminate the soil and water.
• Unplug any electronic equipment when they are not in use. Battery chargers use 40% of their regular running energy when left plugged in or on standby.

If you are interested in learning more information about Going Green, visit these Eco-Friendly websites:
Earth911 - Making every day Earth Day
Eartheasy - Ideas for sustainable living
Ecological Footprint - Find out just how big or small your ecological footprint is
The Daily Green - A consumer's guide to the green revolution
World Watch Institute - A vision for a sustainable world

This summer at Diamond Ridge Camps, one of our Theme Weeks will focus on Going Green. Campers and Staff will participate in a variety of fun and exciting activities including creating eco-friendly nature and art projects, recyclable bunk competitions and planting trees.

Camp will be here before we all know it. The first day is just 68 days away!

Uncle Steven