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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

14 April 2025

Department of Environment - Government of Tonga

Siua Hakaumotu

Overview

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12

12.2

11.1

100m x 20m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

671

Products

1342

15743

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 610 12645
Glass or ceramic fragments 601 2429
Bottles & jars 5 10005
Construction material 4 211
Plastic 579 2078
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 46 772
Bottle caps & lids 41 80
Plastic utensils 98 340
Cigarette lighters 7 20
Cable ties & zip ties 16 20
Clothes pegs 9 15
Fibreglass fragments 17 109
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 133 90
Other Plastic 5 30
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 90 220
Fishing line 11 53
Food wrappers 97 100
Bottles <= 2 L 7 225
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 4
Metal 57 389
Aluminium drink cans 10 113
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 16 30
Construction material 9 55
Other Metal 10 158
Foil wrappers 12 33
Fabric & Textiles 54 332
Rope, line or string (natural) 14 210
Footwear & shoes 2 63
Clothing, towels and linen 30 46
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 8 13
Rubber 20 210
Rubber bands 10 2
Other Rubber (specify) 8 11
Rubber footwear 2 197
Foamed Plastic 10 8
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 5
Foam sponge 6 3
Other 6 18
Batteries (Household) 3 18
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 5 57
Cardboard boxes 5 57
Wood 1 6
Corks 1 6

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Previous survey in this area

Tonga - Nuku'alofa - Popua Beach East Department of Environment - Government of Tonga
11 Oct, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
202
26%