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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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Vanuatu - Ifira Island - Pauni Beach

10 July 2024

Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation, Vanuatu Government

Roselyn Bue

Overview

B

15

15.0

8.8

25m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

3108

Products

777

8432

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 510 2333
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 61 200
Bottles <= 2 L 15 445
Bottle neck rings 5 20
Cigarettes, butts & filters 13 2
Cosmetics and medical packaging 6 53
Food wrappers 81 221
Food containers 32 216
Pens & Stationery 6 21
Plastic utensils 6 12
Straws 77 82
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 99 521
Rope 13 92
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 67 321
Fishing line 13 73
Fibreglass fragments 16 54
Glass & Ceramic 78 1111
Bottles & jars 1 441
Glass or ceramic fragments 77 670
Wood 59 1448
Processed timber & pallet crates 59 1448
Metal 52 2267
Aluminium drink cans 17 397
Metal vehicle parts 1 92
Unidentifiable metal fragments 15 1675
Foil wrappers 19 103
Paper & Cardboard 27 187
Cups, food trays & wrappers 27 187
Rubber 25 212
Rubber bands 22 20
Rubber footwear 3 192
Foamed Plastic 12 107
Foam sponge 12 107
Fabric & Textiles 10 584
Clothing, towels and linen 2 65
Backpacks & bags 8 519
Other 4 183
Batteries (Household) 4 183

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Previous survey in this area

Vanuatu - Ifira Island - Pauni Beach Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation, Vanuatu Government
13 Mar, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
4616
69%