1. Dispose of Waste Properly Yenny Phoen Doris McCarthy

2. Dispose of Waste Properly Describe Leave No Trace methods of trash disposal Evaluate the effects of trash on animals Describe the social impacts of litter Explore the effects of improper disposal of human waste List ways to properly dispose of human waste Outcomes: You will be able to:

3. Dispose of Waste Properly Avoids pollution of water sources Minimizes spread of disease Protects local plants and animals Avoids possibility of others encountering it Why?

4. Dispose of Waste Properly  Trash left behind, food spilled, left-over food buried or partially burned. Wildlife attracted to campsites. Problem:

5. Dispose of Waste Properly  Pack it in, Pack it out: Inspect campsite for trash and spilled foods, including “micro- garbage.” Don’t burn trash or food. Solution:

6. Dispose of Waste Properly  Pollution of water from washing or improperly disposed human waste. Problem:

7. Dispose of Waste Properly  Carry water for washing dishes or your body 200 feet away from streams or lakes  Use small amounts of biodegradable soap  Strain wastewater & pack out food particles Solution:

8. Dispose of Waste Properly  Walk at least 200 ft from water, campsite & trails  Use “cat-hole” method to bury 6-8 in deep  Cover and disguise the hole when finished  Carry out toilet paper Solution:

9. Dispose of Waste Properly  Plan ahead and prepare  Reduce litter at the source  Keep menu simple  Dispose of waste properly Summary:

10. Dispose of Waste Properly  Questions?