What Happens To Mount Everests Over 110,000 Pounds Of Waste? | Inside Everest | Business Insider [EPH1pguh5eg]
Mount Everest is littered with an estimated 50 metric tons of waste, and each climber generates an average of 8 kilograms more. The Nepalese government spends $7.5 million yearly on the Mountain Clean-up Campaign, retrieving dozens of tons of waste from Mount Everest and nearby peaks. But it's still not enough to deal with the seemingly insurmountable trash problem. One organization, Sagarmatha Next, is raising awareness of the issue by making art out of trash. Makalu Adventure: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Turning Trash Into Art 00:58 - How Waste Travels Down Everest 02:33 - Landfill Sorting 03:25 - Carry Me Back 04:49 - MOWARE Design 06:03 - The Climber's Challenge 07:04 - Fees & Mandates 10:07 - Nepali Government Response 10:35 - The Impact 12:14 - Locals Worry For The Future Of Everest 13:10 - Credits ------------------------------------------------------ #mounteverest #sustainability #businessinsider #insideeverest MORE BUSINESS INSIDER VIDEOS: Why Some Sherpas Say There Won’t Be Any Guides On Everest In 10 Years | Inside Everest 11 Of The Most Dangerous And Expensive Mining Expeditions In The World | So Expensive Real Egyptian Cotton Sheets Can Cost $900 But The Internet Is Filled With Fakes | Business Insider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Business Insider on Facebook: Business Insider on Instagram: Business Insider on Twitter: Business Insider on Snapchat: Business Insider on TikTok: What Happens To Mount Everest's Over 110,000 Pounds Of Waste? | Inside Everest | Business Insider