7 TIPS
Help preserve the splendour of our Alpine landscapes by collecting the garbage you come across!
What's more, you'll be encouraging the people around you to do the same. But don't forget to sort them properly once you're back on the plain.
Want to do more? With your family or friends, take part in the "Clean-Up Tour", the national mountain litter-picking tour!
- Remember to stay away from waterways when relieving yourself (at least 70 meters).
- Cover it all
- Toilet paper is preferable to tissues and wet wipes, which are unsuitable because, in addition to being impregnated with chemicals, they decompose only very slowly.
Where will you do your shopping in advance of your outing? Can you buy fresh, local produce? Is there a bulk store near you? The best waste is always the waste we don't produce!
And when it comes to your equipment, have you thought about browsing second-hand stores and other specialist websites?
We're often asked what we can do to reduce our impact in the mountains. We'll be sharing some ideas with you over the coming months. Here's the first tip!
It may seem obvious, but it's highly unlikely that you'll be able to minimize your waste by buying a sandwich just before you head out to blow your lungs out with the fresh mountain air. Preparing for an outing A big part of waste reduction is planning. Anything you prepare in advance is waste you won't be taking with you on your day out in the mountains.
Consider how to carry everything you need. Did you take a water bottle with you? Use a lunchbox or beeswax packaging to carry your picnic.
Not sure where to buy them? Take a look at our online shop!
It's obvious that your equipment is less likely to let you down when you need it most when you take good care of it.
There's no secret to guaranteeing the long life of your equipment: there's nothing like maintenance, in addition, of course, to ensuring your safety and comfort.
Preparing meals in advance at home is often better, cheaper and avoids plastic packaging. It's a great opportunity to have a picnic that's just like you! From sandwiches to salads, the possibilities are endless!
At Summit Foundation, we've had enough of sandwiches... we like vegetable broth with pasta, vegetarian hot dogs in the thermos or a good old-fashioned wrap!
Help preserve the beauty of our Alpine landscapes by picking up any litter you come across!
This will encourage the people around you to do the same. But don't forget to sort them properly once you're back on the plain.
Ready to do more? Take part in our national mountain litter-picking tour "Clean-Up Tour" with your family or friends!
Do you plan your shopping ahead of your trip? Can you buy fresh, local products? Is there a local store near you? The best waste is always the waste we don't produce!
And what about your equipment ? Have you thought about second-hand stores and other specialist websites?
Think about your needs in term of packaging. Did you take a water bottle with you? Use a lunchbox or beeswax packaging to carry your picnic.
Not sure where to buy them? Have a look at our online shop!
- Remember to stay away from waterways when relieving yourself (at least 70 meters).
- Cover everything.
- Toilet paper is preferable to tissues and wet wipes. They are unsuitable because, in addition to being impregnated with chemicals, they decompose very slowly.
It may seem obvious, but it's hard to minimize your waste by buying a sandwich just before heading off into the mountains. You have to prepare for your trip! A large part of waste reduction comes down to planning. Anything you prepare in advance is waste you won't be taking with you on your day in the mountains.
It's obvious that your equipment is less likely to break if you take good care of it.
There's no secret to long life: regular maintenance is the key. This will also guarantee your safety and comfort.
Preparing meals in advance at home is often better, cheaper and avoids plastic packaging. It's a great opportunity to have a picnic that's just like you! From sandwiches to salads, the possibilities are endless!
At Summit Foundation, we've had enough sandwiches through the years... we like vegetable broth with pasta, vegetarian hot dogs or a good old-fashioned wrap!