Trash—from food wrappers left behind by visitors to tyres and old washing machines dumped by locals—is evident from Fuji’s base to its summit. Mount Fuji requires a significant waste-management system. Japanese citizens and organizations responded by launching clean-up campaigns. Each year thousands of people—Japanese families, students, environmental groups and corporate employees, along with foreign volunteers—converge on Mount Fuji to pick up trash. The Fujisan club sponsors clean-up days throughout the year; in 2006, volunteers picked up nearly 80 tons of trash! In response to the sewage problems, the Fujisan Club has set up bio-toilets along the route to the summit. The toilets use cedar chips and microorganisms to break down human waste. What we can do is if you visit Mount Fuji, lend your help to the clean-up efforts: pick up any trash you see and use only the environment-friendly toilets. :)
We must make effort to ensure the sustainability of Mount Fuji's environment, not just for ourselves, but also for future generations.
The Governors of Shizuoka and Yamanashi Prefectures agree to the following aims to preserve the natural environment of Mount Fuji:
The Governors of Shizuoka and Yamanashi Prefectures agree to the following aims to preserve the natural environment of Mount Fuji:
- Learn about and be familiar with the nature of Mt.Fuji and be thankful for its abundant gifts.
- Cherish and protect its beautiful nature, thus cultivating an enriched culture.
- Strive to reduce the burdens on the natural environment and live in harmony with Mt. Fuji.
- Each individual should actively work towards preservation of its environment.
- Pass on the nature,scenery,history and culture of Mt.Fuji to future generation.
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