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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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Solomon Islands - Honiara - Mendana Beach

31 August 2023

Solomon Islands Government Ministry of Environment, Climate change, Disaster Management and Meteorology

Wendy Beti

Overview

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23

23.0

23.0

10m x 6m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

19567

Products

1174

25344

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 497 3634
Bottles & jars 16 160
Glass or ceramic fragments 74 1326
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 407 2148
Plastic 270 9793
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 10 138
Plastic utensils 4 70
Straws 4 64
Plastic bags 95 8216
Food wrappers 59 52
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 56
Mesh bags 2 1
Rope 1 410
Other Plastic 17 156
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 41 280
Cable ties & zip ties 32 206
Hangers & retail packaging 1 144
Metal 270 4227
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 28 238
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 98
Foil wrappers 98 276
Unidentifiable metal fragments 80 454
Construction material 63 3161
Fabric & Textiles 77 7492
Clothing, towels and linen 77 7492
Other 47 60
Sanitary items 41 N/A
Batteries (Household) 6 60
Foamed Plastic 11 66
Polystyrene cups or food packs 11 66
Rubber 2 72
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 72

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Next survey in this area

Solomon Islands - Honiara - Mendana Beach Solomon Islands Government Ministry of Environment, Climate change, Disaster Management and Meteorology
06 Mar, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
16875
50%