TrashMap.org - a way to clean our world together
by Ocean Crusaders 26 Oct 2021 22:47 BST
TrashMap.org - a way to clean our world together © Ocean Crusaders
Many cruising yachties have mentioned that they have cleaned a beach but they couldn't take the debris with them and didn't know who to contact, well now there is a way to handle this scenario and it's quick and easy.
Ocean Crusaders have been cleaning waterways across the eastern seaboard of Australia for the last five years and are dedicated to creating a safer and cleaner environment for our wildlife. So recently we launched our new web app TrashMap.org with the goal to encourage people to not only report debris fields, but to connect the rubbish with people who can get rid of it.
Based on a flag system you can report a location you have cleaned so others know it's been done already (Green Flag), report a location you have cleaned but the debris needs to be collected (Orange flag) or report a location in desperate need of cleaning (Red Flag). You are asked to take a photo of the debris for red and orange flags and put a location. If you allow it, the app will take your current location making it quick and easy. You can even do it when you get home if you prefer.
There is also a Blue Flag which is upcoming community events in the area. This allows community groups to advertise their events and community to find events to attend.
This is the easiest way for you to ensure that debris is reported to the right authorities as we will deal with it for you. Together we can create a cleaner world to go boating in and a safer world for our marine and bird life.
Simply visit www.TrashMap.org and sign up today.
You can also report trash on land, it is not dedicated to the waterways.
Note, when we obtain funding we will develop a mobile app to make it easier again.