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- Mountain tourism and sustainability: the dark story of Everest trash in NepalPublication . Neupane, Sangeeta; Pintassilgo, Pedro; Pinto, Hugo Emanuel Dos Reis Sales Da CruzTourism is a key industry for improving the economy of a place since it provides opportunities for locals and others to work and benefit in a variety of ways. It aids in the transformation of the destination's lives. Locals and visitors will be able to trade ideas, cultures, and currencies, as well as socialize. However, tourism has also negative impacts. Particularly in the case of mountain tourism in Nepal, it poses problems in terms of noise, air, and soil pollution, as well as trash creation, all of which have an impact on biodiversity and the natural ecosystems. This dissertation pays attention to the waste generated in the Everest (Sagarmatha for the locals) hiking zone and the role that various interest groups play in their management. There is plenty of waste in the Everest area, which has been referred to as a junkyard mountain. Waste created in the region, whether purposefully or inadvertently, is a major source of worry. The requirement for self-awareness regarding safe trash disposal is generally lacking among the residents and tourists in the region. As a result, waste management at all levels by many stakeholders, including local people, visitors, government, NGOs, and the corporate sector, is required for the development of the Everest region. The study is based on a reflexive literature review, analysis of key data and news on the media, and interviews with key stakeholders. This research used qualitative techniques to investigate respondents' viewpoints and views. The interviews with residents, business owners, tourists, and public officers, underline that there are many reasons for the Mount Everest region having serious waste management problems. Considerable issues include, for instance, the increase in the number of tourists, lack of information, limited waste management infrastructure, and scarce collective engagement. Stakeholders do not seem to be contributing in a way that makes the site sustainable as a tourism destination, and this must be addressed. Although many locals believe they are making efforts to address the situation, there is not an efficient articulation with the other stakeholders.