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Data.

This dataset was collected by Citizen Scientists at an official 'Survey Area' as part of the Litter Intelligence long-term litter monitoring programme. The data are freely and openly accessible to anyone. Download the raw data, share this survey, and learn more about the data collection methodology through the links at the bottom of the page.

Litter Survey

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Samoa - Upolu - Mulinuu Seawall (Apia Yacht Club)

24 September 2022

1 Samoa Conservation Society & Global Shapers Apia Hub

Manuia Lameta-Brown

Overview

C

15

22.5

15.0

300m x 10m

Boulder

Items per 1,000m2

423

Products

1270

51550

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 735 9500
Resin pellets B N/A
Food wrappers 290 2900
Bottles <= 2 L 420 4200
Food containers 25 2400
Metal 347 10750
Tableware 1 1000
Other Metal 18 6000
Aluminium drink cans 50 2250
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 270 1000
Foil wrappers 8 500
Glass & Ceramic 88 21000
Bottles & jars 80 16000
Tableware 8 5000
Paper & Cardboard 70 2000
Cups, food trays & wrappers 70 2000
Rubber 14 2000
Rubber footwear 14 2000
Other 12 700
Appliances & electronics 1 450
Batteries (Household) 11 250
Foamed Plastic 2 1500
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1000
Other Foamed Plastic 1 500
Fabric & Textiles 1 1600
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 1 1600
Wood 1 2500
Other Wood (specify) 1 2500

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Next survey in this area

Samoa - Upolu - Mulinuu Seawall (Apia Yacht Club) Samoa Conservation Society & Global Shapers Apia Hub
16 Sep, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
124
70%