Eco-Friendly Vanlife: How to Minimise Waste and Live Lighter

Living on the road gives you freedom, but it also makes you hyper aware of your footprint. Every litre of water, every bag of rubbish, every tank of fuel counts. Here’s how to embrace a greener version of vanlife and leave each place a little better than you found it.

1. Ditch Disposable Everything

Swap single-use for reusables. Stainless steel drink bottles, bamboo cutlery, beeswax wraps, and cloth shopping bags all make a big difference.

2. Be Smart With Water

Install a water filter so you can refill instead of buying bottles. Use biodegradable soaps, and wash dishes away from natural waterways.

3. Go Solar

If you haven’t already, solar panels are a total game changer. They power your lights, fridge, and devices without idling your engine or relying on powered sites.

4. Buy Local and Bulk

Visit farmers’ markets for fresh produce and refill stores for dry goods. It supports small communities and cuts down on packaging waste.

5. Leave No Trace

Always pack out what you pack in. Take a few minutes at every stop to pick up stray rubbish, it adds up and sets an example for others.