The Eco-Tourism Center at Common Ground

 
The carbon footprint of the tourism industry throughout Hawaii is huge. Eco-camping as described in the Kauai’s General Plan is a way for the hospitality industry to offer services with a significantly lower carbon footprint. Common Ground Kauai will research and develop an eco-camping environment that illustrates the value of a “learning visitor”. Learning visitors will stay in an eco-camp, which is light on the land, and be educated on ways to contribute to the community and enhance the environment. We project the learning visitor program will show that the on island carbon footprint of the average visitor can be reduced dramatically. Common Ground Kauai plans to operate 40 eco-camping units as part of this research and development process.

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