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 - Upolo - Moataa

2 September 2023

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

Darren Bartley

Overview

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26

8.2

5.4

100m x 11m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

453

Products

498

44100

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 404 16810
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle neck rings 29 980
Bottles <= 2 L 53 2180
Food containers 28 3790
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 147 4330
Plastic bags 114 3110
Plastic utensils 33 2420
Paper & Cardboard 21 6220
Cups, food trays & wrappers 21 6220
Foamed Plastic 20 910
Polystyrene cups or food packs 20 910
Fabric & Textiles 20 6920
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 8 2500
Clothing, towels and linen 9 1920
Footwear & shoes 3 2500
Other 12 0
Sanitary items 12 N/A
Metal 10 2590
Aluminium drink cans 7 290
Other cans (<= 4 L) 3 2300
Glass & Ceramic 10 7650
Glass or ceramic fragments 10 7650
Rubber 1 3000
Tyres 1 3000

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area