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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 - Port Vila - Ifira Point

12 July 2024

Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation, Vanuatu Government

Roselyn Bue

Overview

B

11

6.8

16.5

62m x 8m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

1982

Products

983

7594

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 667 3106
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 78 8
Bottles <= 2 L 61 3000
Food wrappers 71 12
Lollipop sticks 24 1
Food containers 34 12
Straws 6 1
Strapping bands & tape 110 17
Fishing line 1 1
Cigarette lighters 1 1
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Plastic sheeting 4 23
Plastic utensils 1 1
Other Plastic 1 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 2
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 144 12
Rope 120 6
Safety & construction related 1 2
Foamed Plastic 158 48
Polystyrene cups or food packs 95 7
Foam sponge 63 41
Glass & Ceramic 93 33
Glass or ceramic fragments 93 33
Metal 26 4015
Aluminium drink cans 10 10
Foil wrappers 10 1
Construction material 4 4
Other cans (<= 4 L) 2 4000
Paper & Cardboard 26 11
Tetrapaks 4 5
Cups, food trays & wrappers 22 6
Fabric & Textiles 8 371
Clothing, towels and linen 3 4
Backpacks & bags 3 5
Footwear & shoes 2 362
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Rubber 2 10
Rubber footwear 2 10

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Previous survey in this area

Vanuatu - Port Vila - Ifira Point Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation, Vanuatu Government
11 Mar, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
3211
72%