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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-Kolomotua Coastal Area

20 October 2023

Department of Environment - Government of Tonga

Kailani Tupou

Overview

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30

30.0

30.0

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

351

Products

702

43223

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 485 18062
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 6 73
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 102 919
Plastic bags 71 761
Food wrappers 83 1710
Food containers 34 204
Bottles <= 2 L 102 9564
Bottle caps & lids 10 21
Other Plastic 14 1341
Plastic utensils 6 11
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 32 196
Straws 24 1
Fishing nets 1 3261
Metal 112 2799
Aluminium drink cans 98 1873
Unidentifiable metal fragments 14 926
Foamed Plastic 32 187
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 32 187
Other 19 39
Sanitary items 14 N/A
Personal care items 5 39
Glass & Ceramic 18 181
Bottles & jars 14 146
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 4 35
Paper & Cardboard 17 261
Cups, food trays & wrappers 11 122
Tetrapaks 6 139
Rubber 11 16553
Tyres 2 16410
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 9 143
Fabric & Textiles 6 820
Footwear & shoes 6 820
Wood 2 4321
Other Wood (specify) 2 4321

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area