Overcome the environmental crises through
the power of science and technology
Pirika is a start-up created in 2011 in the research facilities of Kyoto University in Japan.
With the power of science and technology, we aim to solve the greatest man-made challenge – saving our environment
How You Can Help Us
Pirika is tackling the global litter problem, which poses a significant threat to our environment.
We need your help to eliminate litter from the world.
Individuals
You can help by using Social Media "Pirika" to pick up litter in your neighborhood. Pirika, used in more than 130 countries and regions, is the most widely-used anti-litter smartphone app in the world.
Companies
Pirika for Businesses and Organizations can provide you with data visualization services to evaluate your corporate litter clean-up efforts and help with your PR. We are open to collaboration, including on advertisement, that leverages our technology.
Government
Pirika for Governments can help you in various ways, including organizing and running clean-up activities, conducting littering and microplastic surveys, etc. We have worked with various local governments such as Toyama Prefecture, Gifu Prefecture, Yokohama City (Kanagawa) and Minato City (Tokyo).
Non-profit and other organizations
Why not record and visualize your clean-up activities using Social Media "Pirika" or Pirika for Businesses and Organizations?
Researchers
We are looking for researchers who are researching solutions to eliminate litter using the data we generate.
For educators
We support in-school litter picking activities. In addition, we provide some VR contents for education related to the Pirika in ©STEAM library. We also organize on-site classes to educate on the matter of littering. We are also open to collaborating on the creation of teaching material.
SPONSORSHIP
Pirika is supported by the sponsorship and collaboration of many companies, local governments, and support groups.
You can support Pirika in various ways; from advertising on our platforms to requesting on-site lectures and training materials, or even through joint campaigns or research projects.
Please contact us if you are interested in sponsoring us, collaborating with us or advertising with us.