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

16 March 2024

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

Venus Papalii

Overview

B

25

16.7

8.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

180

Products

359

103307

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 217 24809
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 87 17280
Food wrappers 102 5721
Bottle caps & lids 9 36
Strapping bands & tape 1 41
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 181
Cosmetics and medical packaging 15 1550
Fabric & Textiles 75 69598
Clothing, towels and linen 65 63848
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 10 5750
Foamed Plastic 38 79
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 38 79
Metal 18 3403
Aluminium drink cans 13 294
Other Metal 2 1029
Unidentifiable metal fragments 3 2080
Rubber 7 2820
Rubber footwear 7 2820
Glass & Ceramic 4 2598
Bottles & jars 3 2560
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 38

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