Fruit peel counts too
Food scraps are not a gift to wildlife. They can accustom animals to human food and attract them to unsuitable places. Decomposition depends on conditions. “Biodegradable” does not mean “leave it here”.
Evidence / further reading: Leave No Trace · Trash Timeline ↗
Leave your resting place tidy
Take packaging, leftover food and your other litter away. Check for little scraps before leaving. Our practical limit when collecting someone else’s litter: do not handle sharp or unknown objects without protection.
Evidence / further reading: National Park Service · Leave No Trace, Blue Ridge Parkway ↗
Sources & further reading
Facts and basic guidance draw on the sources below. Observation exercises and reflections are our own invitations.
