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 (Adjacent to MET Office)

24 September 2022

Samoa Conservation Society & Global Shapers Apia Hub

Manuia Lameta-Brown

Overview

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15

22.5

22.5

300m x 10m

Boulder

Items per 1,000m2

881

Products

2642

139370

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1222 30770
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 2 6600
Plastic bags 50 4600
Food containers 181 7600
Bottles <= 2 L 635 10200
Bottle caps & lids 354 1770
Paper & Cardboard 662 12400
Cups, food trays & wrappers 662 12400
Metal 296 17100
Aluminium drink cans 293 4400
Other Metal 3 12700
Foamed Plastic 219 5400
Other Foamed Plastic 2 2800
Polystyrene cups or food packs 217 2600
Glass & Ceramic 206 37000
Bottles & jars 206 37000
Rubber 29 4100
Rubber footwear 29 4100
Other 4 20000
Appliances & electronics 4 20000
Fabric & Textiles 3 10400
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 800
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 2 9600
Wood 1 2200
Other Wood (specify) 1 2200

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area