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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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Tonga - Nuku'alofa - Popua Beach East

7 February 2024

Department of Environment - Government of Tonga

Siua Hakaumotu

Overview

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10

20.0

2.3

100m x 20m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

342

Products

684

9275

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 308 2843
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 13 756
Food containers 88 805
Plastic bags 72 765
Food wrappers 47 19
Plastic utensils 23 57
Bottle caps & lids 16 207
Straws 10 18
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 16 186
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 23 30
Glass & Ceramic 176 1563
Bottles & jars 176 1563
Metal 111 1240
Aluminium drink cans 53 870
Foil wrappers 49 186
Other cans (<= 4 L) 8 179
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 5
Paper & Cardboard 37 480
Cups, food trays & wrappers 33 320
Cardboard boxes 4 160
Fabric & Textiles 20 2403
Clothing, towels and linen 18 2400
Rope, line or string (natural) 2 3
Other 17 0
Sanitary items 17 N/A
Foamed Plastic 8 69
Foam sponge 2 21
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 6 48
Rubber 7 677
Rubber footwear 7 677

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Previous survey in this area

Tonga - Nuku'alofa - Popua Beach East FAKAOLA EKU KALOFIAMA
30 Sep, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
101
24%