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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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Tonga - Nuku'alofa - Sopu

23 August 2023

Department of Environment - Government of Tonga

Kailani Tupou

Overview

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14

5.6

11.4

50m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

722

Products

361

43686

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 200 7438
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 67 3190
Food containers 14 116
Bottle caps & lids 11 63
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 90
Straws 4 6
Fishing line 2 60
Plastic bags 31 3660
Plastic utensils 4 7
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 15 14
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 31 98
Rope 4 61
Food wrappers 10 54
Bottle neck rings 2 6
Fishing gear 1 7
Strapping bands & tape 2 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 47 2491
Bottles & jars 7 1879
Glass or ceramic fragments 40 612
Metal 32 1403
Aluminium drink cans 25 1050
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 16
Other cans (<= 4 L) 3 97
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 240
Foamed Plastic 24 143
Foam sponge 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 7 36
Polystyrene cups or food packs 10 6
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 100
Fabric & Textiles 21 30678
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 11 128
Footwear & shoes 1 397
Clothing, towels and linen 9 30153
Other 21 300
Batteries (Household) 3 300
Sanitary items 18 N/A
Rubber 10 787
Rubber gloves 1 20
Rubber footwear 9 767
Paper & Cardboard 3 115
Tetrapaks 1 33
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 82
Wood 3 331
Other Wood (specify) 1 5
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 326

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Tonga - Nuku'alofa - Sopu Department of Environment - Government of Tonga
08 Feb, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
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