Drones being used for waste collection in Sagarmatha
Summary
Drones are being used to collect waste from Mount Everest as part of a campaign to combat climate change and promote clean energy in Nepal.
Key Points
- Mount Everest faces increasing waste accumulation due to rising tourism and climbers.
- Cimax Inc. and Airlift Technologies are using drones to collect waste in the Everest region.
- The campaign is part of BYD’s global initiative 'Cool the Earth by One Degree' against climate change.
- 286 kgs of waste were collected last season with drones, and further collection is ongoing this season.
