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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 - Port Vila - Mr. Chris’s house, Ifira Point

1 June 2023

Ifira Point Litter Monitoring Group

Alison Harris

Overview

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9

4.2

7.2

25m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

2516

Products

629

2554

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 574 1846
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 3 111
Food containers 3 8
Food wrappers 21 367
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 86 538
Rope 30 58
Bottle caps & lids 12 37
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Straws 4 1
Plastic utensils 2 18
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 7 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Other Plastic 3 289
Plastic sheeting 2 341
Lollipop sticks 7 2
Fibreglass fragments 386 15
Fishing line 1 54
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 42 401
Bottles & jars 2 267
Glass or ceramic fragments 40 134
Metal 6 243
Aluminium drink cans 3 54
Other cans (<= 4 L) 2 188
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Foamed Plastic 4 3
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 3
Paper & Cardboard 2 61
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 61
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area