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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 - Popua Beach West

25 August 2023

Department of Environment - Government of Tonga

Kailani Tupou

Overview

B

3

1.7

3.8

50m x 6m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

1427

Products

428

5149

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 262 1474
Resin pellets A N/A
Strapping bands & tape 1 9
Rope 6 29
Cigarette lighters 1 1
Clothes pegs 4 6
Plastic utensils 7 14
Bottle caps & lids 29 73
Other Plastic 2 13
Food containers 32 159
Bottle neck rings 2 2
Food wrappers 27 150
Plastic bags 34 210
Straws 8 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 60 341
Bottles <= 2 L 14 440
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 32 6
Fishing line 1 13
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 63 1707
Glass or ceramic fragments 56 525
Bottles & jars 7 1182
Metal 38 502
Foil wrappers 7 16
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 5
Construction material 2 15
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 31
Aluminium drink cans 26 435
Other 21 148
Sanitary items 18 N/A
Batteries (Household) 3 148
Paper & Cardboard 15 475
Tetrapaks 2 17
Cups, food trays & wrappers 13 458
Foamed Plastic 13 73
Polystyrene cups or food packs 4 15
Foam sponge 9 58
Rubber 8 380
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 12
Rubber footwear 3 367
Rubber bands 3 1
Fabric & Textiles 6 371
Clothing, towels and linen 6 371
Wood 2 19
Other Wood (specify) 1 2
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 17

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Previous survey in this area

Tonga - Nuku'alofa - Popua Beach West No Pelesitiki Campaign-Tonga
18 Sep, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
365
74%