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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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Solomon Islands - Guadalcanal - Rove Beachfront Children's Park

3 June 2026

Solomon Islands Government Ministry of Environment, Climate change, Disaster Management and Meteorology

Michael Suinao

Overview

B

15

22.5

19.5

30m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

2637

Products

1582

29277

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 857 1786
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 76 385
Bottles <= 2 L 143 425
Plastic utensils 7 2
Straws 15 1
Food containers 102 396
Plastic bags 30 25
Food wrappers 307 65
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 24
Cigarette lighters 4 20
Cigarettes, butts & filters 14 4
Lollipop sticks 19 45
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 87 269
Other Plastic 52 125
Metal 473 20430
Aluminium drink cans 27 130
Other cans (<= 4 L) 365 10165
Other Metal 79 8640
Metal vehicle parts 2 1495
Paper & Cardboard 128 2305
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 6 25
Cardboard boxes 9 135
Cups, food trays & wrappers 94 1885
Tetrapaks 19 260
Foamed Plastic 45 131
Foam sponge 2 40
Other Foamed Plastic 42 86
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 5
Glass & Ceramic 34 230
Glass or ceramic fragments 29 190
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 5 40
Fabric & Textiles 22 3085
Clothing, towels and linen 13 2015
Backpacks & bags 1 730
Carpet & furnishing 8 340
Rubber 14 585
Rubber footwear 14 585
Other 9 725
Batteries (Household) 3 270
Batteries (Non-household) 6 455

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Previous survey in this area

Solomon Islands - Guadalcanal - Rove Beachfront Children's Park Sustainable Coastlines
04 Nov, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
6408
47%