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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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Samoa - Upolu - Vaisigano (Sheraton Waterfront Apia)

30 June 2023

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)

Julie Pillet

Overview

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7

6.0

7.1

148m x 15m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

579

Products

1286

10370

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 902 3998
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 32 1620
Bottle caps & lids 99 316
Food wrappers 68 204
Cigarettes, butts & filters 237 46
Bottle neck rings 7 4
Food containers 45 135
Strapping bands & tape 3 12
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 119 382
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 37 423
Clothes pegs 6 14
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 11 61
Plastic utensils 11 18
Lollipop sticks 12 7
Straws 4 2
Other Plastic 163 259
Plastic buoys 1 37
Cosmetics and medical packaging 12 17
Cigarette lighters 2 22
Pens & Stationery 3 12
Syringes 2 N/A
Mesh bags 3 7
Gardening & farming related 1 2
Safety & construction related 4 7
Bottle seals & tabs 8 4
Plastic sheeting 10 340
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 45
Rope 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 210 4082
Glass or ceramic fragments 204 1132
Bottles & jars 6 2950
Metal 48 552
Aluminium drink cans 19 280
Other cans (<= 4 L) 3 59
Other Metal 2 58
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 11 25
Unidentifiable metal fragments 8 108
Construction material 3 8
Foil wrappers 2 14
Fabric & Textiles 47 1153
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 42 492
Clothing, towels and linen 4 629
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 32
Foamed Plastic 38 133
Polystyrene cups or food packs 26 12
Foam sponge 4 36
Other Foamed Plastic 8 85
Other 20 36
Personal care items 9 36
Sanitary items 11 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 8 90
Cups, food trays & wrappers 8 90
Rubber 7 282
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 6 114
Tyres 1 168
Wood 6 44
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 41
Wooden utensils 1 1
Other Wood (specify) 1 2

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