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 - Lalomanu Beach Fales

15 March 2024

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

Venus Papalii

Overview

B

20

10.7

6.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

118

Products

235

58256

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 115 28524
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 34 17200
Bottle caps & lids 17 218
Straws 7 51
Other Plastic 14 172
Food containers 21 7200
Food wrappers 2 97
Plastic bags 15 3400
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 123
Rope 2 63
Glass & Ceramic 63 2665
Bottles & jars 5 2160
Glass or ceramic fragments 58 505
Metal 34 6755
Aluminium drink cans 23 6200
Construction material 3 90
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 6 114
Other cans (<= 4 L) 2 351
Paper & Cardboard 12 7074
Cardboard boxes 7 7000
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 5 74
Rubber 5 7320
Rubber footwear 5 7320
Fabric & Textiles 4 5753
Clothing, towels and linen 4 5753
Foamed Plastic 2 165
Foam sponge 2 165

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