On a litter-free trip to Häme

Nature tourism offers unforgettable experiences and a chance to connect with the beauty of the natural world. More and more people are seeking not just adventure, but peace, refreshment, and a deeper connection with nature. In Häme, stunning natural sites—such as national parks, scenic ridges, and lake landscapes—draw thousands of visitors each year to enjoy the serenity and wonder that nature provides.

As travelers, we have the power to ensure these experiences are preserved for future generations. By leaving no trace and respecting nature, we help protect what we came to enjoy. Waste-free nature tourism isn’t just a good practice—it’s a vital part of sustainable travel that honors the environment and minimizes our footprint.

• People enjoying outdoor life do not leave any traces of their visit in nature.
• Pack your food and snacks in reusable boxes and bags. This will minimize the amount of packaging waste you are carrying with you.
• You can leave the food residues and other biowaste in dry toilets or composters found in rest areas.However, do not dispose of biowaste in other types of toilets, such as vacuum toilets.
• You can use small quantities of clean paper or cardboard as kindling in the campfire site or in the fireplace of the wilderness hut. Other waste – such as packaging containing aluminium foil or plastic – must not be burned in the campfire, as they may form non-degradable waste and toxic gases.
• Do not leave your waste that can be burned for others to burn in such places as firewood sheds.
• Do not leave any hazardous or mixed waste in nature.
• Biowaste does not belong to a mixed waste container, because it can easily start to smell. In addition, animals may also spread other kind of litter around when the smell attracts them to search for biowaste in the waste bin.
• Hazardous waste, such as batteries, belongs to the collection point for hazardous waste, not a mixed waste container.
• Always clear away your own waste and, if necessary, that left by others as well. Always carry with you a small plastic bag for litter you find in the terrain.
• A thoughtful smoker collects the cigarette butts in his or her own box and empties the box later into a waste container.

Know the code – hike with care.