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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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Tongatapu - Sopu Western Side

6 October 2023

Department of Environment - Government of Tonga

Siua Hakaumotu

Overview

C

28

42.0

16.5

100m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

882

Products

882

49903

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 583 26772
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 11 96
Plastic bags 68 750
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 132 96
Food containers 50 358
Food wrappers 100 2172
Bottles <= 2 L 146 13690
Bottle caps & lids 4 8
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 40 280
Other Plastic 8 1084
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1070
Safety & construction related 2 690
Straws 13 1
Fishing nets 4 6470
Plastic utensils 3 7
Metal 162 3061
Other Metal 4 19
Aluminium drink cans 113 2628
Foil wrappers 38 198
Unidentifiable metal fragments 7 216
Fabric & Textiles 39 9204
Clothing, towels and linen 23 6024
Footwear & shoes 16 3180
Foamed Plastic 37 190
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 14 60
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 23 130
Paper & Cardboard 27 1315
Tetrapaks 8 147
Cups, food trays & wrappers 13 126
Cardboard boxes 6 1042
Other 13 35
Personal care items 2 23
Sanitary items 9 N/A
Batteries (Household) 2 12
Glass & Ceramic 12 132
Bottles & jars 5 89
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 7 43
Rubber 5 9042
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 52
Tyres 1 7230
Other Rubber (specify) 1 1760
Wood 4 152
Other Wood (specify) 4 152

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area