article_snippet.sent: There are old cylinders, tents, tins, packets, equipment and other mountaineering waste.
article_snippet.sent: The Indian expedition isn't the first attempt to clean up the trash left by generations of hikers.
article_snippet.sent: Among the cleanup efforts is the Eco Everest Expedition, an annual trip launched in 2008 that is all about climbing "in an eco-sensitive manner," bringing old refuse, in addition to that generated during The upcoming trip, down for disposal, according to the Asian Trekking website.
article_snippet.sent: Last year, Nepalese tourism authorities started to require hikers to carry out an extra 18 pounds of garbage, in addition to Nepalese tourism authorities own trash and human waste, according to the New York Times.
highlights_snippet.sent: Generations of Everest climbers have left tons of trash .
  