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 - Upolu- Vaovai Falealili

23 September 2023

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

Darren Bartley

Overview

B

8

22.0

5.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

75

Products

150

24160

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 97 3740
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 18 1020
Food wrappers 55 1240
Plastic bags 18 900
Food containers 2 360
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 80
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 140
Other 20 180
Sanitary items 17 N/A
Batteries (Household) 3 180
Glass & Ceramic 10 3520
Bottles & jars 3 2420
Glass or ceramic fragments 7 1100
Metal 9 2060
Aluminium drink cans 6 360
Foil wrappers 2 380
Metal vehicle parts 1 1320
Fabric & Textiles 7 13140
Clothing, towels and linen 7 13140
Rubber 5 1380
Rubber footwear 5 1380
Foamed Plastic 2 140
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 140

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area