The 7 Principles of Leave No Tra
The waste humans create while enjoying outdoor spaces can have severe impacts if not disposed of properly. It is crucial to anticipate the types of waste you will need to dispose of and know the proper techniques for disposing of each type of waste in the area you are visiting. Leave No Trace encourages outdoor enthusiasts to consider the impacts they leave behind, which will undoubtedly affect other people, water, and wildlife.
The Basics:
- Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your campsite and rest areas for trash or spilled food. Pack out all trash, leftover food, and litter. Burning trash is never recommended.
- Deposit solid human waste in catholes dug 6-8 inches deep at least 200 feet from water, camp, and trails. Cover and disguise the cathole when finished.
- Bury toilet paper deep in a cathole or pack the toilet paper out along with hygiene products.
- To wash yourself or your dishes, carry water 200 feet away from streams or lakes and use small amounts of biodegradable soap. Scatter strained dishwater.
leftover
/ˈleftoʊvər/
剩余的，未用完的；未吃完的
leftover vegetables
吃剩的蔬菜
cathole
A cathole or cat hole is a pit for human feces. Catholes are frequently used for the purpose of disposing of bowel movements or waste water (such as the water from cleaning the kitchen dishes) by hikers and others engaging in outdoor recreation.
disguise
/dɪsˈɡaɪz/
to hide sth or change it, so that it cannot be recognized
掩蔽；掩饰
hygiene
/ˈhaɪdʒiːn/
the practice of keeping yourself and the things around you clean in order to prevent diseases
卫生；保健
the importance of personal hygiene
个人卫生的重要性
biodegradable
/ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/
a substance or chemical that is biodegradable can be changed to a harmless natural state by the action of bacteria, and will therefore not damage the environment
可生物降解的
