Sustainable Practices for a Modern Mount Everest Expedition
The Mount Everest summit is a global icon, and protecting its environment is now a top priority. New garbage protocols are transforming Everest trekking into a more sustainable and responsible adventure.
Every climber on a Mount Everest expedition is now required to carry down at least 8kg of garbage in addition to their own waste. This helps clear the legacy trash left from decades of earlier climbs.
At Everest Base Camp, human waste is strictly managed. It is collected in barrels and carried by porters to designated treatment sites lower in the valley. This protects the water sources used by the Sherpa people.
The local government has banned single-use plastics in the Everest trekking region. Trekkers are encouraged to use water purification tablets rather than buying plastic bottles, preserving the purity of the Khumbu.
By following these rules, you help ensure the Mount Everest summit remains a pristine wonder for the next generation of explorers.
