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 - Temotu Province - Santa Cruz Island - Matu Beach

7 October 2023

Bekapoa WDC- Matu Community

Mulyn Hanoke

Overview

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20

24.7

26.7

200m x 11m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

1237

Products

2721

134250

Type Count Weight (g)
Metal 1377 47550
Aluminium drink cans 765 21100
Other Metal 604 24600
Tableware 8 1850
Plastic 1031 20300
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 61 2600
Bottle caps & lids 60 600
Baskets, crates & trays 10 2100
Food containers 1 900
Other Plastic 360 8200
Food wrappers 500 1900
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 39 4000
Fabric & Textiles 225 38800
Clothing, towels and linen 165 30800
Footwear & shoes 20 5600
Rope, line or string (natural) 40 2400
Other 56 16700
Batteries (Household) 55 11700
Batteries (Non-household) 1 5000
Glass & Ceramic 32 10900
Bottles & jars 23 7000
Tableware 9 3900

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area