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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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Samoa - Upolu - Vaisigano (Sheraton Waterfront Apia)

13 June 2026

Sustainable Coastlines

Vineta Pisia

Overview

B

4

2.7

3.3

50m x 15m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

44

Products

33

5428

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 16 203
Glass or ceramic fragments 14 123
Construction material 2 80
Plastic 11 588
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 2 8
Food containers 1 12
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Mesh bags 1 563
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 3
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 3 4295
Carpet & furnishing 1 2
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 3730
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 1 563
Paper & Cardboard 2 3
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 3
Metal 1 339
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 339

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Previous survey in this area

Samoa - Upolu - Vaisigano (Sheraton Waterfront Apia) Waste Recycling Environment Network Pacific
13 Jun, 2026
Items per 1,000m2
39
38%