Ban single-use plastics on Everest

The ban will come into effect from January 2020 and local authorities will coordinate with tour operators, airlines and the Nepal Mountaineering Association to enforce it. “If we start now, we will be able to keep Everest and the surrounding mountains clean,” said local official Ganesh Ghimire.

Climbers are a big source of tourism revenue for Nepal – both experienced climbers and amateurs who rely on guides to lead them to the summit. The Nepalese government also requires a permit from all climbers, which comes with a hefty fee.

According to AFP, more than 50,000 tourists come here every year, including climbers and picnickers. Six years ago, Nepal imposed a regulation requiring each team climbing Mount Everest to deposit $4,000 (more than 93 million VND). This amount will be refunded if each team member brings back at least 8 kg of trash.

Mount Everest (also known as Chomolungma) is the highest mountain in the world (8,848 meters). The road to Mount Everest is the border between Nepal and Tibet (China).

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