Trash Blitz

5 Gyres

Description

Contribute to a global plastic pollution dataset with TrashBlitz!

TrashBlitz makes it easy to collect data on trash and contribute to a robust dataset that can be used to further campaigns, strengthen legislation, and foster environmental stewardship. Use the research platform to tag trash and upload a photo during cleanups, and it automatically geotags the location and tallies the number of items, materials, and brands found. This data contributes to Break Free From Plastic’s Global Brand Audits to identify and track plastic pollution trends. Learn about the different ways to take part!

 

TrashBlitz at a glance…

 

 

TrashBlitz is a collaboration project of a broad spectrum of NGOs working on keeping our environment pristine.

With state of the art data collection software, we will be able to identify how much plastic is in our streets and rivers.

The data will show us how much of each type of plastic there is as well as the most prevalent brands.

TrashBlitz Collective Stats

342,864

Pieces of trash picked up

Most picked up items:

  • beverage bottles
  • light stick
  • miscellaneous fragment
  • bottle caps and rings
  • other bottles
Most picked up brands:

  • Nestle
  • marlboro
  • Filly Folly
  • Unknown
  • Peanut Free