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

26 January 2024

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

Venus Papalii

Overview

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39

9.8

9.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

198

Products

397

94106

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 239 8899
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 25 2020
Plastic bags 41 2420
Food wrappers 142 2120
Food containers 18 1350
Rope 3 69
Cosmetics and medical packaging 10 920
Fabric & Textiles 68 28500
Clothing, towels and linen 54 25190
Carpet & furnishing 8 1480
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 6 1830
Metal 36 5040
Unidentifiable metal fragments 6 2160
Aluminium drink cans 22 1480
Construction material 8 1400
Glass & Ceramic 26 6306
Bottles & jars 6 3410
Glass or ceramic fragments 20 2896
Rubber 15 3090
Rubber footwear 15 3090
Other 7 41421
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Appliances & electronics 3 11421
Boat parts 1 30000
Foamed Plastic 4 672
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 86
Other Foamed Plastic 1 586
Paper & Cardboard 2 178
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 178

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