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 - Savai'i - Pu'apu'a

12 April 2024

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

Venus Papalii

Overview

B

24

4.8

2.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

78

Products

157

24063

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 60 4449
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 14 1520
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 58
Rope 5 29
Food containers 11 1330
Food wrappers 24 1510
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 50 17451
Clothing, towels and linen 16 8541
Carpet & furnishing 30 7480
Footwear & shoes 4 1430
Glass & Ceramic 23 869
Bottles & jars 1 443
Glass or ceramic fragments 22 426
Metal 17 1262
Aluminium drink cans 11 1050
Construction material 3 116
Unidentifiable metal fragments 3 96
Foamed Plastic 7 32
Foam sponge 7 32

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