Parks designated as a Plan-It Green Friendly Park, must meet at least nine of the following 18 eco-friendly criteria:
- Park uses motion sensors for lighting in the bathrooms and club house
- Park has switched to energy efficient light bulbs
- Park uses non-toxic biodegradable cleaning products
- Park uses water-saving shower heads and/or auto turn-off taps
- Park provides recycle bins for cans, paper, glass and plastic
- Park uses energy-saving products and appliances
- Park offers eco-friendly and ‘Leave No Trace’ tips and education for guests
- Park landscaping consists of wood chip, pebble, paved, or grass paths
- Park has “Reduce Water Usage” signage around the park
- Park has one or more of the following: lighting, heaters and/or coolers with timers
- Park uses solar power or wind power
- Park uses low flush toilets or waterless urinals
- Park use of grey water (if allowed in state)
- Park participates in on-site organic composting
- Park sends email confirmations rather than paper to minimize waste
- Park uses geo-thermal heating/cooling
- Park plants new trees frequently
* If a park doesn’t fully meet the above criteria, it can still participate in arvc’s Plan-It Green program by taking the Plan-It Green Pledge to do its best to enhance green practices and awareness in its park.Park has converted to tankless water heaters.