Sagarmatha Next from Mountain Waste to Art and Design

Our Purpose

Sagarmatha Next strives to promote sustainable tourism in the Khumbu region of Nepal.

The Centre

Our Visitor and Learning Centre invites trekkers, mountaineers, artists, art lovers, students & locals to learn & experiment with waste generated in the Himalayas.

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Carry Me Back

By utilising the movement of people, Carry Me Back is a crowdsourced waste removal system to transport the waste generated in high altitude mountain regions for its proper recycling.

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What's on at Sagarmatha Next

Spring 2022

Sagarmatha Next x Super Local

Our first set of products designed by the Dutch designing firm Super Local will be launched soon!

Kathmandu Triennale 2077

Visit the Sagarmatha Next Pavillion at Taragaon Museum, part of the Kathmandu Triennale 2077 Edition!

Art Installation on site

The winners of the first edition of WastART Competition 2019 will be installing the sculptures of our permanent collection!

Sagarmatha Next

from mountain Waste to Art and Design

Our aim is to change the perception around waste and provide support to the local stakeholders of the region, by bringing innovative and sustainable solutions for solid waste management.

Denali Schmidt art gallery

Waste to Art

Waste to Art is the way for us to showcase that something beautiful is hidden inside the material we throw away. Through this visual representation we wish to change the perception around waste. By attracting artists and allowing them to experiment with these unusual materials, we wish to inspire locals and visitors to be more conscious of the environmental impact their actions might have.

Waste Lab

Waste to Product

Waste to Product is about embracing circular economy by upcycling waste into new products.

Through the waste to product initiative, we aim to change the perception around waste by showing locals and visitors that with creativity, waste can be upcycled into a new high quality functional product.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainability in the Khumbu region

Sagarmatha Next aims to be the next frontier for tourism, sustainability and the environment. We hope that the symbolism of Sagarmatha Next can inspire people to be more sensitive and careful with the environment and support practical means to address real challenges in the mountain regions of the world. Sagarmatha next aims to contribute to the United Nations SDG 6, 12, 13 and 17 that includes reducing waste generation, sanitation, reducing climate impact and partnerships.

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