The EU Datathon 2021 highlighted challenges in leveraging open data to address societal issues, exemplified by the cleanSpot app. This second-prize winner helps residents recycle items in Spanish municipalities by providing location data for facilities and recycling vehicles. However, inconsistent open-data availability across regions complicates app functionality. While some municipalities offer centralized data access via portals, others require manual data collection through emails or Excel files, slowing updates and adoption. CleanSpot partners with local governments and private recycling firms like Madre Coraje to bridge gaps. The case underscores how fragmented data infrastructure, despite stakeholder support, can impede open-data initiatives’ scalability and impact.
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