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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Vanuatu - Efate - Black Sand River Mouth

24 September 2026

Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation, Vanuatu Government

Helene Le Grand

Overview

B

18

6.0

13.5

60m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

134

Products

161

1640

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 125 950
Resin pellets A N/A
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 9
Food containers 10 26
Bottle caps & lids 16 46
Lollipop sticks 6 1
Plastic bags 6 35
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 22 64
Rope 1 5
Food wrappers 23 66
Pens & Stationery 2 4
Cigarettes, butts & filters 10 1
Cigarette lighters 1 12
Strapping bands & tape 11 9
Bottles <= 2 L 16 672
Paper & Cardboard 12 152
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 14
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 11 138
Rubber 11 352
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 4 3
Rubber bands 2 1
Rubber footwear 5 348
Glass & Ceramic 6 69
Glass or ceramic fragments 6 69
Metal 5 97
Aluminium drink cans 2 25
Other cans (<= 4 L) 3 72
Other 1 9
Appliances & electronics 1 9
Fabric & Textiles 1 11
Clothing, towels and linen 1 11

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