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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Tonga - Nuku'alofa - Popua Beach West

18 September 2021

No Pelesitiki Campaign-Tonga

Eleni Levin Tevi

Overview

D

40

100.0

27.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

365

Products

730

30974

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 526 3095
Resin pellets D N/A
Gardening & farming related 2 247
Cosmetics and medical packaging 5 26
Bottle seals & tabs 40 180
Plastic bags 155 460
Bottles <= 2 L 33 198
Food wrappers 62 310
Food containers 72 1008
Rope 28 196
Other Plastic 55 262
Hangers & retail packaging 31 51
Straws 11 5
Cigarette lighters 11 95
Plastic utensils 20 51
Fishing line 1 6
Metal 90 967
Foil wrappers 43 215
Aluminium drink cans 47 752
Glass & Ceramic 41 864
Glass or ceramic fragments 37 208
Bottles & jars 4 656
Other 33 527
Appliances & electronics 7 138
Sanitary items 16 N/A
Batteries (Household) 10 389
Foamed Plastic 17 221
Polystyrene cups or food packs 17 221
Paper & Cardboard 12 300
Cups, food trays & wrappers 12 300
Wood 10 10000
Processed timber & pallet crates 10 10000
Rubber 1 15000
Tyres 1 15000

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