Trash in nature is a big problem. Some of the trash is obviously caused by forest workers, others is carried by the wind or animals (rarely) into the forest or by forest visitors. A big problem is plastic waste, which decays in nature only within decades or centuries, but remains as microplastic and does not decompose.

But people do not watch anymore, they started to collect the garbage. Years ago I launched the BFC-BONUS FOR CLEANING on the Opencaching.de platform, so that mindful nature lovers can get a bonus point as a small reward for their activity.

And I want - not just as proof - that you post a photo of the collected garbage here so that everyone can see the waste that was in the nature. As a reminder for more mindfulness!


Requirement for logging:

Collect the garbage on your hike on the way, take a picture of the filled trash bag in the forest with your navigation device, where you can see the coordinates, and post it in the log.

Forest Behavior

Apart from any special exceptions, in general:

• Do not cause noise.
• Do not destroy fences and do not enter restricted areas.
• Do not damage plants.
• Do not destroy nest buildings.
• Do not damage or manipulate signposts.
• Do not light a fire in the forest.
• Do not leave waste, no poster.
• No general motor vehicle traffic.

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