Don't Moop Or Else!

Hey burners! We wanna talk about MOOP. If you’ve done this before, you’ve probably heard all about it. If you’re new to burns, or just need a refresher, check out our new zine for a crash course! You can view the spreads below, print your own, or catch an Earth Guardian on duty at the burn and see if you can snag one from them

(Anyone who wants a typed version with image alt text, you can access it in the Google Doc here: https://tinyurl.com/EGZine)

OVERVIEW:

MOOP stands for Matter Out Of Place.
That usually means trash, but sometimes it can be anything–clothing items, jewelry, if it isn’t present on land naturally, then it’s MOOP! A huge part of our job as Earth Guardians is ensuring the MOOP burners drop doesn’t get left behind to trash the land and affect wildlife. With just a little awareness, you can make less MOOP and help us keep our burn clear of trash!

Our biggest tips:

Come prepared to pack out your own trash. There are no trash cans on land, so show up with your own trash bags and have a plan to haul out what you brought in.
Reduce trash created on land by removing unnecessary packaging before you arrive. Think reusable containers, bulk boxes instead of individually-packaged snacks, etc. The less paper and plastic waste you bring in, the less you have to bring out!

Avoid wearing clothing/costumes that shed. Think sequins, feathers, rhinestones–anything small that can pop off unnoticed and become accidental MOOP
If you see MOOP in the wild, please help out your burn! Pick it up (if it’s safe), and dispose of it in your camp trash. You might not notice a few extra pieces, but it can save us whole bags.
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If you see someone else drop MOOP, don’t be afraid to yell “MOOP” until they pick it up!
Overall, just hang onto as much of your trash as you can. We’re all stewards of the land, and it’s our goal as burners to ultimately LEAVE NO TRACE!