KOCHI:
Plastic pollution has emerged as a critical threat to both human well-being and the environment, with the issue of plastic dumping areas escalating to unprecedented levels.
In response to this pressing concern, a revolutionary solution is being introduced to empower communities to identify and address plastic dumping sites. Introducing Litterlog, an innovative mobile application designed to track and mitigate plastic pollution. To combat this menace and foster awareness, a collaborative effort is being undertaken by Litterlog in partnership with the U.S. Consulate in Chennai, TechCamp, Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi, and the School of Marine Sciences.
An awareness event to enable citizens to actively participate in identifying and documenting plastic dumping zones will be conducted on August 24, 2023, at 3 PM at Hidayathul Islam Higher Secondary School, Edavanakkad, Ernakulam. Dr. A. A. Mohamed Hatha, Senior Professor and director, the School of Marine Sciences, CUSAT will lead the awareness class and training session. Aseena Abdul Salam, President, Edavanakkad Grama Panchayat and Nejiyya V. U Principal, HIHSS, Edavanakkad will also join the event.
Project Litterlog is coordinated by Akhil Prakash E and Midhun Shah Hussain, who are part of the TechCamp programme and are research scholars at Cochin University of Science & Technology. This breakthrough application will help in mapping out these areas and facilitating targeted cleanup initiatives. As a crucial step towards spreading awareness, Litterlog is organising a plastic pollution awareness class and workshop. Litterlog’s launch event and plastic pollution awareness program align perfectly with the shared vision of creating a cleaner, more sustainable future. By harnessing the power of technology, community engagement, and education, Litterlog is set to make a significant impact in the ongoing battle against plastic pollution. The program aims to not only unveil the potential of the Litterlog app but also equip participants with the knowledge and skills to actively combat plastic pollution. The collaboration between diverse stakeholders underscores the urgency of this issue and the need for collective action.
Litterlog is a pioneering web application developed to combat plastic pollution by engaging citizens in identifying and addressing plastic dumping areas. Through a combination of user participation and artificial intelligence, Litterlog aims to map out plastic pollution zones and promote community-driven cleanup initiatives.
