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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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Tonga - Nuku'alofa - Popua Beach East

11 October 2024

Department of Environment - Government of Tonga

Siua Hakaumotu

Overview

B

24

12.8

62.0

100m x 20m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

202

Products

404

1780

Type Count Weight (g)
Metal 125 440
Aluminium drink cans 72 321
Foil wrappers 9 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 38 32
Tableware 3 68
Unidentifiable metal fragments 3 18
Plastic 100 602
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 12 10
Bottles <= 2 L 32 50
Bottle caps & lids 39 10
Cable ties & zip ties 9 30
Clothes pegs 1 1
Gloves 5 1
Plastic buoys 2 500
Fabric & Textiles 62 107
Clothing, towels and linen 47 100
Rope, line or string (natural) 3 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 12 6
Other 42 44
Batteries (Household) 3 44
Sanitary items 39 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 31 70
Cardboard boxes 8 1
Tetrapaks 18 68
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 5 1
Glass & Ceramic 30 359
Bottles & jars 12 310
Tableware 6 20
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 12 29
Foamed Plastic 7 48
Foam sponge 7 48
Rubber 5 38
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 5 38
Wood 2 72
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 72

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Previous survey in this area

Tonga - Nuku'alofa - Popua Beach East Department of Environment - Government of Tonga
06 Jun, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
124
67%