Project Care: Clean and Restore Everest

Association: Round Table Nepal
Category: Service Project
Status: Ongoing

Project Care is a major service project undertaken by RT Nepal, intending to reduce the waste left on Mount Everest by hundreds of climbers, in what they call a “Groundbreaking Environmental Mission from the Roof of the World.”

Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth and a global symbol of human ambition, draws thousands of climbers and trekkers every year. But along with footprints and dreams, these visitors leave something else behind: waste—and lots of it.

In collaboration with the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC), Round Table Nepal has committed to removing an astounding 15,000 kilograms (15 tons) of accumulated waste from the Everest region. But this project goes far beyond collection—it ensures that all waste is safely transported to Kathmandu, where it will be recycled and properly disposed of, in line with global sustainability standards.

In response to this growing crisis, Round Table Nepal has launched a bold and inspiring initiative:

Clean and Restore the Everest Region

Spearheaded by Round Table Nepal President Tr. Pravesh Agrawal, this mission is not only about cleaning up Everest—it’s about setting a global example in environmental responsibility.

This initiative represents one of Nepal’s largest voluntary high-altitude waste management efforts, overcoming immense logistical, environmental, and physical challenges to safeguard the Himalayan ecosystem.

Each year, the Everest region—including Sagarmatha National Park—accumulates significant solid waste, ranging from food wrappers and plastic bottles to gas canisters, abandoned tents, and climbing gear.
Much of this waste remains stranded at high-altitude camps like South Col and Base Camp, where removal is extremely difficult.

As part of our commitment to preserving this iconic landscape, we are working to collect and transport 15 tons of waste from these high camps—protecting Everest’s fragile ecosystem and restoring its natural dignity.

Strategic Partnership

This monumental effort is made possible through our collaboration with Nepal Life Insurance Company Ltd., one of the nation’s leading financial institutions. Their support provides the scale and logistical capacity needed to achieve our ambitious goals.

Project Phases & Progress

Phase Target Status
Phase I 5 Tons ✅ Achieved
Phase II 10 Tons 🔜 Starting Soon

Total Target: 15 Tons
Achieved So Far: 5 Tons

“This is not just a clean-up. It’s a commitment to restore dignity to our mountains and a legacy to our future.”  - Tr. Pravesh Agrawal, President, Round Table Nepal