OUR "LEAVE NO TRACE" (LNT) PLANThe Deviant Playground's main LNT objective is to not let anything hit the ground.All members are expected to keep our camp and the playa free of MOOP, to reduce the amount of trash they create on the playa, and to be responsible for garbage/recycling/gray water removal when they leave. In addition, all those wishing to join our camp are asked the following question: -Do you understand the concepts of Leave No Trace (LNT) and agree to make SURE the camp is spotless before leaving, not only of your own possessions and garbage, but that of others? Applicants must demonstrate an adequate understanding of LNT and MOOP before being allowed to join The Deviant Playground. This year our camp kitchen will of whoever cook it, cleans it. Plus to enforce that we have 2 people who will militantly make sure people clean it. Kitchen are always an issue, so we are making sure this one won't be. We will be enforcing a BYOC (bring your own cup) policy within our bar area and have a sign to that effect. We will also have recyclable and trash containers readily available to sort garbage by burnable, recyclable aluminum, and other. We have organized a schedule where members volunteer to be the moop person for a day. This person will take primary responsibility for making sure that the area is kept clean and free of MOOP, that the burnable garbage is taken to a burn barrel, and that the recyclable aluminum is taken to Recycle Camp every day. Our shower may be our most innovative LNT idea. If it a success it will recycle the shower water, both to save water and to eliminate gray water. Proper health and safety concerns are being taken. If this projects fails our shower willl drain into an evap pond so the water will not touch the playa. There are strict rules in place in regards to what kind of water can be dumped into the evap pond. Also, those using the shower or evap pond are told to plan on bringing home as much gray water as they produce. We also educate our members heavily about LNT. Pick it up when you see it, no matter where you are, on or off playa. In past years we have been very close to porta potties, and have worked diligently to raise awareness about what is appropriate to put in the porta potties and what isn't. In some cases, extreme megaphone force (with humor and education) has been used to deter people from putting baby wipes and other unacceptable items in the porta potties. We go over our camp areas daily as well as nearby public areas to gather MOOP of all types. Sunday and Monday mornings, we will clean our camp by the square inch, including a group "crawl" across our space to get any and all MOOP. Our "Group Moop" is a scheduled event at our camp. Lastly, 2-3 members from our camp will be staying at least 1 to 2 days after the event to help with extended clean up. If you have any questions about The Deviant Playground or its LNT policies, please ask. HOME |