How can I pack my backpack sustainably?

Less is more. And that goes for packing your backpack too.

Pack only the essentials, and do it right:

• Regional and seasonal food provisions. Not only are they the best source of energy when you’re out and about, they also foster local cycles and, given the short transportation routes, help to protect the environment.
• Reusable hiking box. These boxes make great containers both for your provisions and for the ensuing waste. As the saying goes: Whatever you take to the mountains, take it back down again, and dispose of it appropriately.
• Sufficient fluids, in reusable bottles. You can refill your reusable bottles from drinking water fountains, thus creating less waste.
• Toilet paper for human needs.Toilet paper biodegrades in 2 - 4 weeks in the countryside as opposed to paper handkerchiefs, which take 5 years.
• Unnecessary baggage can stay at home. You will find everything you need in the way of refreshments in our mountain hut restaurants and inns.
  
  
  Backpack packing checklist for a one-day tour:
  
  Hiking map
  Waste bag or box
  Small snack
  Refillable water bottle
  Sun and rain protection
  First - aid kit
  Blister plasters
  Toilet paper
  Fully charged mobile phone and charging device (emergency number: 112
  Pocket knife
  Cash
  Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear