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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 - Mataniko coastal area

17 September 2022

Resilience Innovation and Social Change Club (RISC-GC)

Bobby Siarani

Overview

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21

48.7

10.8

20m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

7725

Products

3090

171800

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1664 91600
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 1319 84000
Straws 39 100
Plastic bags 244 4500
Fishing line 11 1200
Clothes pegs 51 1800
Metal 655 47000
Gas bottles, drums & buckets ( > 4 L) 175 26000
Other cans (<= 4 L) 480 21000
Paper & Cardboard 246 4100
Cups, food trays & wrappers 225 3600
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 21 500
Other 239 1400
Faeces 21 N/A
Sanitary items 205 N/A
Personal care items 13 1400
Wood 198 14000
Matches and wooden fireworks parts 198 14000
Glass & Ceramic 45 5000
Tableware 45 5000
Fabric & Textiles 43 8700
Carpet & furnishing 6 3900
Clothing, towels and linen 16 2800
Footwear & shoes 21 2000

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area