Coca-Cola in Nepal marked World Environment Day by providing an update on its World Without Waste program and announced the conclusion of the second edition of one of the largest mountain cleanup programs in the world—the Mountain Cleanup Campaign 2021.

Over 27,671 kg of waste collected from six mountains—Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Dhaulagiri, Pumori, Ama Dablam—was brought back to Kathmandu and handed over to Avni Venture for further segregation and recycling.

Director of the Mountain Cleaning Campaign, Brigadier General Himanshu Khadka of Nepali Army said, “This was possible due to the unwavering support from our environmentally responsible partners. We appreciate the continued support of Coca-Cola for the noble cause of saving the Himalayas for future generations.”

The campaign was led by Nepali Army with support from Coca-Cola and other stakeholders. It aimed at protecting the mountains and minimizing the effects of climate change by cleaning up the six highest peaks of the country. Coca-Cola has supported the mountain cleaning program since the campaign’s inception in 2019 with the aim of working towards protecting the environment and conserving the natural pride and beauty of Nepal, the company said in a statement.