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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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Vanuatu - Ifira Island - Pauni Beach

13 March 2024

Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation, Vanuatu Government

Roselyn Bue

Overview

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16

2.1

29.3

25m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

4616

Products

1154

13271

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 790 3148
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 113 87
Bottles <= 2 L 30 1000
Food containers 16 360
Food wrappers 166 536
Fibreglass fragments 114 160
Lollipop sticks 29 12
Pens & Stationery 2 1
Straws 18 9
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 114 277
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 160 237
Cigarette lighters 1 13
Plastic utensils 1 2
Mesh bags 4 389
Safety & construction related 17 27
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 7
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Other Plastic 2 30
Fabric & Textiles 120 990
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 80 304
Rope, line or string (natural) 40 686
Glass & Ceramic 82 3081
Construction material 1 179
Bottles & jars 6 2274
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) - N/A
Glass or ceramic fragments 75 628
Paper & Cardboard 72 1480
Tetrapaks 25 483
Cups, food trays & wrappers 47 997
Metal 58 2161
Foil wrappers 22 72
Aluminium drink cans 34 850
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 1147
Other Metal 1 92
Rubber 12 317
Rubber footwear 5 298
Other Rubber (specify) 7 19
Wood 10 1997
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 1972
Wooden utensils 6 25
Foamed Plastic 9 28
Foam sponge 9 28
Other 1 69
Batteries (Household) 1 69

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Previous survey in this area

Vanuatu - Ifira Island - Pauni Beach Department of Local Authorities, Republic of Vanuatu
30 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
6368
77%