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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Tonga - Nuku'alofa - Popua Beach East

6 June 2024

Department of Environment - Government of Tonga

Siua Hakaumotu

Overview

B

10

10.8

2.5

100m x 20m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

124

Products

249

361

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 165 123
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 12 94
Drink package rings 5 1
Food containers 16 2
Fishing line 5 1
Food wrappers 23 1
Lollipop sticks 23 2
Straws 13 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 45 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 23 20
Metal 31 15
Aluminium drink cans 25 9
Foil wrappers 4 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 5
Rubber 19 18
Rubber bands 6 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 13 17
Glass & Ceramic 15 105
Bottles & jars 13 82
Tableware 2 23
Paper & Cardboard 13 16
Cardboard boxes 6 12
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 6 1
Tetrapaks 1 3
Foamed Plastic 3 3
Foam sponge 3 3
Fabric & Textiles 3 81
Clothing, towels and linen 2 56
Footwear & shoes 1 25

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