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 - Sopu

15 November 2024

Department of Environment - Government of Tonga

Siua Hakaumotu

Overview

B

25

3.3

10.7

100m x 10m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

341

Products

341

1813

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 131 369
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 66 326
Food wrappers 35 4
Food containers 16 36
Cable ties & zip ties 3 1
Plastic utensils 6 1
Rope 5 1
Fabric & Textiles 88 331
Clothing, towels and linen 65 210
Footwear & shoes 23 121
Foamed Plastic 60 17
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 45 16
Polystyrene cups or food packs 15 1
Rubber 21 32
Rubber footwear 21 32
Wood 14 10
Processed timber & pallet crates 14 10
Metal 10 1010
Construction material 1 1000
Aluminium drink cans 9 10
Paper & Cardboard 8 20
Cardboard boxes 8 20
Glass & Ceramic 7 22
Bottles & jars 6 21
Tableware 1 1
Other 2 2
Batteries (Household) 2 2

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