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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 - Erakor - Etmat Bay

26 July 2024

Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation, Vanuatu Government

Roselyn Bue

Overview

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14

14.0

10.0

100m x 12m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

725

Products

870

8036

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 810 3775
Resin pellets A N/A
Clothes pegs 12 63
Bottles <= 2 L 16 466
Bottle caps & lids 103 316
Food containers 47 117
Food wrappers 94 257
Lollipop sticks 64 71
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 329 842
Rope 49 250
Straws 25 70
Fishing line 6 64
Plastic bags 13 333
Cosmetics and medical packaging 8 319
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 117
Cable ties & zip ties 8 58
Plastic utensils 5 52
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 14 56
Pens & Stationery 7 70
Other Plastic 4 60
Cigarette lighters 3 87
Plastic sheeting 2 107
Foamed Plastic 28 2596
Foam sponge 15 192
Foam buoys 9 2320
Polystyrene cups or food packs 4 84
Glass & Ceramic 12 184
Glass or ceramic fragments 11 116
Construction material 1 68
Metal 8 306
Aluminium drink cans 8 306
Fabric & Textiles 7 535
Footwear & shoes 3 360
Clothing, towels and linen 4 175
Wood 4 640
Wooden utensils 1 50
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 590
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Vanuatu - Erakor - Etmat Bay Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation, Vanuatu Government
14 Mar, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
812
91%