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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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Tuvalu - Funafuti - Lofeagai

19 October 2026

Tuvalu Department of Waste Management

Miriama Uluiviti

Overview

B

15

7.5

15.0

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

657

Products

657

24724

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 350 2676
Resin pellets C N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 221 480
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 80 105
Safety & construction related 4 685
Plastic bags 26 311
Vapes 3 315
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 3 110
Plastic utensils 6 605
Bottle caps & lids 5 60
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 5
Metal 140 8145
Aluminium drink cans 36 295
Construction material 53 1060
Other cans (<= 4 L) 8 160
Metal vehicle parts 9 4850
Unidentifiable metal fragments 33 1720
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 60
Glass & Ceramic 111 2125
Glass or ceramic fragments 52 755
Tableware 36 515
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 16 55
Construction material 6 215
Bottles & jars 1 585
Rubber 42 965
Construction & Automotive 21 815
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 19 145
Rubber footwear 2 5
Fabric & Textiles 9 2200
Clothing, towels and linen 9 2200
Other 4 8593
Other 1 8270
Appliances & electronics 3 323
Wood 1 20
Other Wood (specify) 1 20

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Previous survey in this area

Tuvalu - Funafuti - Lofeagai Tuvalu Department of Waste Management
15 Apr, 2026
Items per 1,000m2
867
46%