By Our Reporter All those who make attempts to scale Mt. Sagarmatha (Everest), the highest peak in the world, now need to bring back the waste including poo when they return to the base camp. Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality deserves kudos for introducing this mandatory provision for the climbers. In a significant environmental move, the local level has mandated the climbers to carry their excrement off the mountain in plastic bags. Mingma Sherpa, the chairman of the rural municipality, announced the implementation of this regulation recently. This measure aims to mitigate pollution on Everest, ensuring the preservation of its status as a world heritage site. Sherpa has emphasised the permanent application of this rule, which has been met with positive responses. This pro-environment move of the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality has received wide coverage in the international media across the globe. Now the new rule will come into force with the beginning of the Spring climbing season, commencing in mid-April. Nepali authorities are tasked with providing biodegradable bags to each climber and their assistants, available at various camps along the ascent. These bags, once filled, are to be deposited at Camp Two for proper management. This stringent rule marks a departure from previous practices where climbers would simply dig a hole for waste disposal.