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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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Lofeagai

15 April 2026

Tuvalu Department of Waste Management

Mamele Setu Kitasi

Overview

C

24

8.0

42.0

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

867

Products

867

57250

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 393 2714
Resin pellets C N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 20 23
Safety & construction related 27 2588
Food wrappers 23 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 52 19
Gardening & farming related 6 5
Plastic sheeting 32 9
Strapping bands & tape 7 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 159 19
Cosmetics and medical packaging 5 3
Pens & Stationery 4 1
Rope 11 4
Other Plastic 34 6
Plastic utensils 7 6
Plastic vehicle parts 4 19
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 169 110
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 160 105
Tableware 8 4
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 1
Metal 157 53934
Construction material 23 9721
Foil wrappers 11 5
Aluminium drink cans 36 49
Tableware 10 42
Other Metal 13 9
Other cans (<= 4 L) 25 10
Unidentifiable metal fragments 25 57
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 1
Metal vehicle parts 12 44040
Fabric & Textiles 84 323
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 14 101
Rope, line or string (natural) 7 6
Clothing, towels and linen 13 44
Other cloth 50 172
Paper & Cardboard 18 13
Cardboard boxes 11 8
Cups, food trays & wrappers 7 5
Rubber 15 92
Rubber footwear 10 49
Tyres 5 43
Other 14 16
Other 2 4
Batteries (Household) 4 4
Appliances & electronics 3 8
Sanitary items 5 N/A
Foamed Plastic 10 39
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 8 5
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 17
Foam buoys 1 17
Wood 7 9
Wooden utensils 2 2
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 7

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area