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Americans buy over $5 billion worth of outdoor gear annually. All of these products require energy, water, chemicals, and land to produce. Green Your...

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Recreational Activities Tips

Sailing, kayaking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, hiking and cycling are examples of recreational activities that produce very low greenhouse gas emissions. If you do have an ATV or play golf golf, there are increasingly more environmentally friendly options that allow you to enjoy yourself while minimizing your impact on the environment- such as choosing an electric powered vehicle over a gas engine or playing on an organically maintained course. Other actions, such as renting gear rather than buying, and choosing "eco-tourism" packages are additional ways to have fun while minimizing your environmental impact.
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Americans buy over $5 billion worth of outdoor gear annually. All of these products require energy, water, chemicals, and land to produce.
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