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 - Erakor - Etmat Bay

2 June 2023

Etmat Community

Kaltapu Kaltack

Overview

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20

9.7

16.8

100m x 12m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

829

Products

995

35222

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 932 31801
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 40 1179
Bottle caps & lids 107 341
Food wrappers 76 432
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 561 676
Food containers 16 54
Rope 38 157
Plastic bags 2 191
Cosmetics and medical packaging 14 162
Lollipop sticks 18 9
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Plastic buoys 6 51
Plastic sheeting 5 1920
Straws 2 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 22 49
Pens & Stationery 1 4
Clothes pegs 2 3
Fishing gear 1 3
Safety & construction related 2 21
Syringes 1 N/A
Strapping bands & tape 1 3
Other Plastic 10 105
Plastic utensils 1 1
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 136
Fishing nets 4 26300
Paper & Cardboard 14 105
Tetrapaks 2 42
Cups, food trays & wrappers 5 51
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 6
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 6 6
Metal 12 288
Aluminium drink cans 10 239
Construction material 2 49
Foamed Plastic 10 22
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 7
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 7 15
Rubber 9 130
Rubber footwear 2 112
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 4 8
Construction & Automotive 1 6
Rubber bands 2 4
Wood 8 2266
Processed timber & pallet crates 8 2266
Glass & Ceramic 4 254
Bottles & jars 1 209
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 45
Fabric & Textiles 3 355
Backpacks & bags 1 171
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Footwear & shoes 1 183
Other 3 1
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 2 N/A

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