Let's Talk About MOOP

Hey burners! Let’s talk about MOOP!

MOOP stands for Matter Out Of Place. That usually means trash, but it can be anything–clothing items, jewelry, food scraps–if it isn’t present on land naturally, then it’s MOOP! A huge part of our job as Earth Guardians is ensuring that the MOOP burners drop doesn’t get left behind to trash the land and affect wildlife (and the llamas!). 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 to haul out later.
• 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! Plus we want to make a good impression on our new hosts!

xoxo,
Earth Guardians ​