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- Vailuutai

2 December 2023

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

Venus Papalii

Overview

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30

20.0

15.0

50m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

538

Products

269

34059

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 184 16348
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 52 10570
Safety & construction related 4 182
Food wrappers 44 2390
Other Plastic 43 2553
Food containers 10 127
Straws 7 62
Cigarette lighters 1 18
Plastic utensils 5 73
Fishing nets 1 85
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 17 288
Metal 30 4698
Unidentifiable metal fragments 17 2392
Foil wrappers 3 116
Gas bottles, drums & buckets ( > 4 L) 10 2190
Fabric & Textiles 28 8180
Clothing, towels and linen 28 8180
Paper & Cardboard 7 275
Cardboard boxes 7 275
Glass & Ceramic 6 1265
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 141
Bottles & jars 3 1124
Foamed Plastic 6 1051
Polystyrene cups or food packs 6 1051
Other 6 2030
Appliances & electronics 6 2030
Rubber 2 212
Rubber footwear 2 212

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