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Rubbish x NoTraceTrails: A 2,650-Mile Hike & The World's Largest Litter and Microplastic Survey

Rubbish and NoTraceTrails have partnered up to conduct a groundbreaking litter and microplastics survey along the Pacific Crest Trail. The Rubbish app will be used to collect and analyze geolocated trash data to help companies, policymakers, and land managers implement effective measures to protect the environment, while empowering hikers and citizen scientists to join in on the litter survey using the Team feature in the app.

Tips to Hosting a Litter-Free Event

After helping Startup Grind host the world's first Zero Litter conference, we created a tip sheet to help all your events be litter-free.‍

Rubbish Teams up With Sweep to Create the Future of Sustainable Solid Waste Management

Rubbish now enables municipalities to gain SWEEP Certification credits via litter audits and the implementation of IoT tech that removes litter from our urban environment.

Talking Trash: A Reddit AMA with Rubbish

On Earth Day, the Rubbish team did a live Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Reddit. Emin, Felipe, Adam, and I (the team!) were excited to share our experience and talk trash.

Rubbish Launches Contactless Reporting Platform in SoMa West

Rubbish has partnered with the SoMa West Community Benefit District to keep the community clean and drive traffic to businesses and artists who have suffered due to COVID-19!

The Largest Community-Led Audit Just Happened in SoMa, San Francisco

Residents have long been ready for a change to a healthier, cleaner, safer and more vibrant neighborhood. When residents and community members made their priorities heard, the SoMa West CBD took action.

Penn/Rubbish Partnership Kicks Off on Earth Day!

The University of Pennsylvania is known for top-notch academics, excellent sports, and now, a tobacco-free campus thanks to their ongoing partnership with rubbish!