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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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Samoa - Upolu - Vaisigano (Sheraton Waterfront Apia)

29 November 2023

Viala Beach School

Julie Pillet

Overview

A

39

35.8

35.0

50m x 15m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

472

Products

354

17835

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 271 6543
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 8 29
Bottles <= 2 L 24 108
Gloves 2 1
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 969
Pens & Stationery 3 113
Plastic utensils 2 4
Cigarette lighters 1 11
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 41 693
Safety & construction related 1 218
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 24 29
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 33 646
Cosmetics and medical packaging 11 165
Other Plastic 94 2112
Plastic bags 7 1403
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Straws 1 1
Food wrappers 16 29
Rope 1 11
Metal 33 4380
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Aluminium drink cans 13 220
Other cans (<= 4 L) 4 204
Unidentifiable metal fragments 14 1586
Metal vehicle parts 1 2369
Fabric & Textiles 24 5917
Footwear & shoes 1 274
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 23 5643
Other 14 220
Appliances & electronics 3 79
Personal care items 5 141
Sanitary items 6 N/A
Foamed Plastic 7 11
Polystyrene cups or food packs 7 11
Rubber 5 764
Rubber footwear 5 764

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Previous survey in this area

Samoa - Upolu - Vaisigano (Sheraton Waterfront Apia) Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
30 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
579
73%