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 - Savai'i - Pu'apu'a

21 October 2023

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

Darren Bartley

Overview

B

48

108.0

36.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

384

Products

767

677800

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 397 146250
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 111 10180
Food containers 22 9260
Plastic bags 65 15760
Safety & construction related 1 900
Other Plastic 9 1130
Fishing nets 13 11800
Food wrappers 60 8380
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 12 5620
Strapping bands & tape 17 6550
Cable ties & zip ties 7 2860
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 9700
Plastic sheeting 67 61800
Bottle caps & lids 12 2310
Fabric & Textiles 204 412840
Clothing, towels and linen 180 339720
Carpet & furnishing 24 73120
Metal 69 19520
Fishing related 6 2100
Construction material 3 3740
Unidentifiable metal fragments 31 7500
Aluminium drink cans 29 6180
Glass & Ceramic 60 29020
Bottles & jars 14 18000
Tableware 6 3420
Glass or ceramic fragments 40 7600
Rubber 29 16260
Rubber footwear 27 7280
Tyres 2 8980
Other 8 53910
Batteries (Household) 1 500
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Appliances & electronics 4 53410

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