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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Solomon Islands - Honiara - Mendana Beach

6 March 2024

Solomon Islands Government Ministry of Environment, Climate change, Disaster Management and Meteorology

Blaise Gela

Overview

B

32

26.7

16.7

20m x 6m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

16875

Products

2025

24641

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 975 4081
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 22 160
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 156 327
Food wrappers 748 1394
Plastic bags 1 440
Fibreglass fragments 1 270
Cosmetics and medical packaging 8 90
Bottles <= 2 L 3 220
Cigarette lighters 3 100
Fishing nets 1 760
Other Plastic 32 320
Glass & Ceramic 367 7214
Glass or ceramic fragments 337 5774
Bottles & jars 30 1440
Fabric & Textiles 247 4900
Clothing, towels and linen 37 1980
Footwear & shoes 11 2230
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 42
Carpet & furnishing 180 444
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 18 204
Metal 198 5602
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 100 1144
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 8
Aluminium drink cans 81 722
Unidentifiable metal fragments 16 3728
Other 183 2164
Appliances & electronics 18 504
Sanitary items 12 N/A
Batteries (Household) 13 490
Personal care items 140 1170
Foamed Plastic 32 210
Polystyrene cups or food packs 32 210
Rubber 23 470
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 21 70
Other Rubber (specify) 2 400

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