In the mountains this is a pet peeve of mine, because orange peel and banana peel take AGES to decompose in a cold environment. They're not harmful in any way, but look very unappealing to all passersby. (Not to mention toilet paper ) I try to consider this in the lowlands as well, I wil leave biodegradable stuff in the woods but I stuff it under a rock or hide it so that it will decompose without being visible. I try to not just "toss" stuff where I can't control where it ends up, except apple cores maybe, they rot fast.

Good thread.