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3 Ways to Green Your Canoeing Trip

Brian Merchant

By Brian Merchant
Brooklyn, NY, USA | Tue Sep 16 14:00:00 GMT 2008

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Canoeing is among the most popular activities to do on the water out there—and what's not to love? The solitude of paddling upon open ocean (or lake or river), the prospect of venturing into uncharted territory, and a thorough workout—it's pretty much got all the bases covered.

But not necessarily all the green ones: as eco-friendly an activity as it already is, there are still ways that you can go the extra mile to make sure your next canoeing trip is especially environmentally sound.

  1. Buy eco-friendly gear like these personal floatation devices from Patagonia. They're made from environmentally friendly PVC-free foam.

  2. Unless you have the patience to build a canoe out of used chopsticks, or you're an avid canoe aficionado, rent or buy a used one—a lot of wood goes into making a canoe, and the more we recycle the ones already on the waterfront circuit, the less waste we'll generate.

  3. Improve your paddling with eco-friendly accessories, like this Paddle Grip Kit from Kayak Habit. It's completely non-toxic, and made from recycled rubber.

Need proof that it's possible to balance being green and still be a supportive partner and parent? See how Ed Begley, Jr. does it on Planet Green TV's Living with Ed.

 
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