OpenLitterMap

OpenLitterMap

About this app

OpenLitterMap is an open source, interactive, and accessible database of the world's litter and plastic pollution.

Using our app is easy

1. Take a photo
2. Tag the litter
3. Upload it

For many people, litter has become normal and invisible.

Our litter maps tells a powerful story that reveals the invisible and communicates plastic pollution as a local problem.

Our data is open and accessible. Anyone can download our data for free, and use it for any purpose, without permission.

We empower you with the tools to create open and unrestricted location data on pollution.

All around the world, 100s of millions of people have been equipped with powerful devices that can collect data. But societies ability at producing data remains significantly underdeveloped.

We need your help.

As you collect data, you can help your country compete at the #LitterWorldCup.

We also introduced a new feature called Teams recently so you can record your impact as a group.

By default, all users are anonymous. However, you can make your name or username public on the maps or leaderboards.

Keep the global map open to see live updates of people uploading photos or creating at account.

And stay tuned for lots of exciting updates!

Follow us:

@openlittermap

github.com/openlittermap

Ratings and reviews

26/9: it appears this app is no longer supported by the developer 21/9: Collected rubbish and took photos as I went, checking they were buffering but when I finished the run and went to upload all photos had disappeared. Seems this app also requires the phone's camera app to be running

For me, this application is years ahead of time. Under developed, yes, but relevant for today and future generations, absolutely. Gamifiying litter picking and data collection to be used in an open data system is one of the most practical things to help raise awareness, understanding and increase knowledge for current society and future. Great work Seán!

The best app for getting rid of the worlds pollution; together we can all make a difference! Newly updated also! I give it a 10/10; and the guy developing it is one of the smartest and most determined people out there, happy litter hunting!

What's new

v6.0.0
- complete refactor from classed based components to functional hooks
- refactored legacy redux implementation with new redux toolkit
- huge simplification of the app
- upgraded all packages to the latest versions
- new and improved implementation of translations
- upload photos without any tags
- bug fixes and improvements, including
- centre icons on the bottom panel
- improved login error messages
- and more

v6.1.0
- drag to select many images at once