OpenLitterMap.com has been in development pre-iPhone since 2008 to become the real-time data collection layer-2 solution for OpenStreetMap; which is the most comprehensive map of the world continuously created and updated by 10m+ volunteers.

So far, we have received almost 500,000 uploads from 8,100 people in 100 countries making OLM one of the largest, oldest, and most-open databases on litter, brands & plastic pollution in the world.

Over 5/8 billion people are connected online but we have only scratched the surface of humanities massive data collection potential.

During the OLM research in 2015 I was introduced to the concept of tokenisation.

Proof of work. Citizen science. Littercoin.

For the last 15+ years I have sacrificed everything to keep OpenLitterMap online but I am running out of money. I only only have 4-6 weeks of runway left before I have to turn it off - please help.

So far, Did x2 masters in Geography where I reviewed all academic literature. Then taught myself how to code. Coding daily for nearly 10 years. Worked at several startups to become a better developer. In 2021 I received my first and only funding from Project Catalyst on Cardano to launch littercoin which is designed to be unlike any other token in crypto.

There was and will never be any Littercoin ICO. It won't be listed on any exchange. There is no trading. The only thing you can do with Littercoin is spend it with participating zero waste stores and other merchants in the climate economy. It doesn't even have a logo.

Now I need your help to keep OpenLitterMap online, launch new features, and pivot to a new LitterWeek campaign soon to transcend the academic philosophy with a more compelling message that will empower more people to participate.