Leave No Trace Around the World

I am, by no means, a jet-setter.  However, I have managed to travel a bit internationally, and have loved my experiences abroad.  A few stops in Latin America, Europe and Africa have certainly given me perspective and enriched my life overall.  

Often times, when I am abroad (which never seems to be frequently enough) I think about the ways Leave No Trace outdoor ethics are already incorporated into other cultures.  Whether it's a "No Littering" sign on a trail in the Costa Rican cloud forest or the push to reduce the consumption of plastic bags in Kenya, there are people everywhere making ethical decisions to maintain the integrity of our planet.  

Photo taken in Santa Elena Reserve, Costa Rica.

Photo taken in Nzulezo, Ghana.

Just because a formal Leave No Trace program may not exist, Leave No Trace principles are applicable in every setting:  on the trail, in the market and in your own home - regardless of where you live.  There are folks around the world using Leave No Trace outdoor ethics in their schools, on guided trips, and in their parks.  We have partners in India, Korea, Ireland, Fiji, Tanzania and Argentina.  

There is an overwhelming tendency to limit Leave No Trace outdoor ethics to the backcountry of the United States; but the fact is, Leave No Trace could be (and many would argue should be) part of your daily life, no matter where you live.  What do you think?  How do you "Leave No Trace?"  I wanna know!