Mapping Global Litter Patterns for Environmental Policy

Fenris partnered with Litterati in 2023 to conduct comprehensive geospatial analysis of litter patterns across Europe, Africa, and South America. Working with stakeholders including the World Bank and Keep Britain Tidy, we transformed real-world litter observations into actionable data for environmental policy and waste management initiatives.

Our analysis characterized litter through systematic observation, capturing object types, materials, and brand information across diverse geographic regions. This data provided stakeholders with unprecedented insights into waste sources and the effectiveness of various intervention strategies.

Fenris contributions:

• Spatial sampling design and methodology
• Geospatial analysis and statistical modeling
• Data visualization and dashboard development
• Stakeholder engagement and reporting

The project demonstrates how geospatial analysis can address global environmental challenges. By quantifying and visualizing litter distribution across diverse regions, we enabled stakeholders to make evidence-based decisions that advance sustainability goals and improve urban environments worldwide.

Impact

Our analysis directly influenced policy decisions related to waste management and environmental regulations, providing decision-makers with concrete data on litter distribution and composition. The work contributed to global efforts aimed at reducing litter and promoting sustainable waste management practices across multiple continents.

About Litterati

Litterati (Litterati.org): Providing The World’s Litter Data

“Litterati is an independent company that works with individuals, data scientists, corporations, and researchers. We are building an ecosystem to create a litter-free world. It’s all built on the foundation of the data captured by the growing Litterati community. The larger the ecosystem, the greater the impact.”

Empowering people to create a cleaner planet by turning information into actionable insight.

Fenris is a proud partner and we continue to work with Litterati beyond 2023. Follow this thread across the years: series/litter