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15. Environmental Impact
15. Environmental Impact.
All burnable and non burnable waste was returned to Scott Base. To help manage these wastes in the field on this type of programme plastic barrels with lids could be provided to store separated wastes on the cargo sledges.
Human waste was deposited in augered holes in the sea ice. This is the cleanest and lowest impact method as the wastes are naturally macerated and dispearsed when the sea ice melts and breaks out.