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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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Tierin Elliot

15 October 2026

Kiribati Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agricultural Development

Tierin Elliot

Overview

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20

8.3

18.0

10m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

4060

Products

406

16758

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 166 4891
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 12 71
Bottles <= 2 L 19 1245
Plastic utensils 2 4
Straws 16 27
Food containers 18 345
Plastic bags 11 1910
Food wrappers 12 156
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 34 380
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 4
Mesh bags 3 221
Fishing line 2 17
Strapping bands & tape 5 11
Other Plastic 2 191
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 29 309
Glass & Ceramic 145 918
Construction material 7 4
Bottles & jars 4 369
Glass or ceramic fragments 134 545
Fabric & Textiles 35 4321
Clothing, towels and linen 6 1783
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 29 2538
Metal 34 5137
Other cans (<= 4 L) 17 1659
Foil wrappers 2 2470
Unidentifiable metal fragments 14 977
Construction material 1 31
Paper & Cardboard 15 217
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 55
Tetrapaks 14 162
Other 9 1213
Sanitary items 7 N/A
Appliances & electronics 2 1213
Rubber 1 54
Rubber footwear 1 54
Wood 1 7
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 7

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area