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 - Malaela Coastal Area

1 October 2022

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), Government of Samoa

Julie Pillet

Overview

B

20

15.0

18.5

200m x 5m

Artificial

Items per 1,000m2

727

Products

727

42460

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 532 22780
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 94 1820
Plastic utensils 7 10
Food wrappers 166 2950
Food containers 35 1100
Plastic bags 25 1850
Syringes 1 N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 117 10250
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 64 2650
Plastic sheeting 23 2150
Metal 75 9050
Aluminium drink cans 52 3800
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 17 900
Construction material 5 2550
Metal vehicle parts 1 1800
Glass & Ceramic 52 3630
Bottles & jars 4 1630
Glass or ceramic fragments 48 2000
Fabric & Textiles 38 2150
Clothing, towels and linen 38 2150
Rubber 30 4850
Tyres 2 1500
Rubber footwear 28 3350

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area