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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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Vanuatu - Ifira Island - Pauni Beach

30 May 2023

Department of Local Authorities, Republic of Vanuatu

Edward Kalsakau

Overview

C

15

5.5

24.9

25m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

6368

Products

1592

14785

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1212 4845
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 33 1599
Straws 21 10
Lollipop sticks 58 22
Strapping bands & tape 11 20
Cable ties & zip ties 4 3
Bottle caps & lids 68 230
Plastic utensils 4 15
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 343 543
Bottle neck rings 16 5
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 22 81
Syringes 1 N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 136 693
Safety & construction related 7 87
Pens & Stationery 9 34
Food containers 73 251
Rope 36 421
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 17
Food wrappers 157 260
Bottle seals & tabs 11 7
Cosmetics and medical packaging 5 36
Fibreglass fragments 190 7
Other Plastic 2 28
Plastic sheeting 3 475
Fishing line 1 1
Metal 120 1817
Sharps, needles, lancets, metal catheters 1 N/A
Foil wrappers 10 40
Unidentifiable metal fragments 14 284
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 9 22
Other cans (<= 4 L) 14 153
Other Metal 4 28
Aluminium drink cans 68 1290
Glass & Ceramic 98 955
Glass or ceramic fragments 96 887
Bottles & jars 1 27
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 41
Paper & Cardboard 47 458
Cups, food trays & wrappers 35 275
Tetrapaks 6 146
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 4 4
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 7
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 26
Wood 31 422
Wooden utensils 16 34
Processed timber & pallet crates 8 375
Other Wood (specify) 7 13
Other 29 61
Personal care items 4 22
Batteries (Household) 5 38
Cotton buds 1 1
Sanitary items 19 N/A
Rubber 26 627
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 16 44
Rubber footwear 7 582
Rubber bands 3 1
Fabric & Textiles 21 422
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 13 127
Clothing, towels and linen 4 73
Backpacks & bags 4 222
Foamed Plastic 8 5178
Foam sponge 2 5170
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 7

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Next survey in this area

Vanuatu - Ifira Island - Pauni Beach Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation, Vanuatu Government
13 Mar, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
4616
69%