Archived App (Last seen on 5 Feb 2026)
This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.
This app allows users to contribute to a citizen science project mapping plastic waste pollution along riverbanks. Users can manually report litter or, in the future, use AI to identify waste from videos. The collected data helps identify pollution hotspots and inform policy.
1.7.3
August 4, 2023
This new version contains mainly improvements and updates: - The new design of the tracking page allows you to find your way on a map in real time, to know the distance travelled and the duration of the tracking - The waste categories have been simplified - The conditions of use of the application have changed - The application is now available in Italian
MorePlastic Origins is a citizen data collection project by Surfrider Foundation Europe to map macro-waste pollution along European riverbanks. It helps identify polluted areas and track pollution over time.
You can contribute by walking or kayaking along a river and using the app to report litter you find. You can manually signal waste or, in the future, use AI to identify waste from videos.
Yes, Plastic Origins is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees.
Plastic Origins is available for iPhone and iPod. It is designed for mobile use in the field.
The app was last updated on August 4, 2023, with version 1.7.3. This indicates ongoing development and maintenance by the Surfrider Foundation Europe.
Plastic Origins has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in contributing to environmental efforts.
No, Plastic Origins does not contain advertisements. The app is developed by a non-profit organization focused on its mission.
The data collected through the Plastic Origins app can be viewed on the project's website at www.plasticorigins.eu. This data is used to inform policy and local action.
