Everest Cleaning Plan Takes Effect
Critics highlight loopholes like climbers returning only oxygen bottles and limited enforcement at Khumbu Icefall.
Plan converts deposit to non-refundable fee for mountain welfare fund, including Camp II collection and Mountain Rangers.
New 2025 regulations raise royalty to $15,000 for foreign climbers, funding clean-up and Base Camp study.
Melting ice exposes 50 tonnes of waste, with 85 tonnes cleared in 2024 and 11 tonnes removed by Nepali Army.
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