Subject: Is it okay to leave a banana peal behind while hiking?

I was hiking today and left my banana peal in the dirt.  My friend 
picked up the peal and told me that I should not leave it.  I said 
that it was biodegradeable and that it was okay.  I have been under 
the impression that this was okay and have been doing this my whole 
life.  Is it okay to leave a banana peal in the dirt while hiking?  Or 
is it trash that I should bring home and put in my garbage can at 
home?  Thanks, Brian 

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