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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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Vanuatu - Port Vila - Ifira Point

31 May 2023

Port Vila Municipality Council, Vanuatu Government

Jason Andrews

Overview

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14

12.8

18.9

62m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

7271

Products

4508

10971

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 4226 3814
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 28 1390
Straws 11 13
Cigarettes, butts & filters 51 13
Food containers 31 148
Lollipop sticks 69 21
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 97 243
Fibreglass fragments 3475 137
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 58 95
Food wrappers 96 346
Plastic sheeting 5 644
Cosmetics and medical packaging 11 88
Bottle seals & tabs 3 1
Strapping bands & tape 14 167
Rope 209 163
Bottle caps & lids 31 113
Fishing nets 4 36
Plastic utensils 1 2
Pens & Stationery 8 16
Bottle neck rings 5 2
Hangers & retail packaging 6 35
Plastic bags 1 7
Safety & construction related 10 129
Clothes pegs 2 5
Foamed Plastic 109 91
Foam sponge 2 22
Polystyrene cups or food packs 48 12
Other Foamed Plastic 18 16
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 13 10
Ear plugs 5 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 23 28
Metal 52 1066
Foil wrappers 13 104
Other cans (<= 4 L) 2 182
Aluminium drink cans 29 730
Unidentifiable metal fragments 7 48
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 47 1898
Light globes/bulbs 1 23
Bottles & jars 1 575
Glass or ceramic fragments 44 582
Construction material 1 718
Wood 21 3625
Processed timber & pallet crates 17 3610
Matches and wooden fireworks parts 2 1
Other Wood (specify) 2 14
Paper & Cardboard 18 193
Cups, food trays & wrappers 15 162
Tetrapaks 2 27
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 4
Other 14 29
Personal care items 5 28
Cotton buds 3 1
Sanitary items 6 N/A
Rubber 13 90
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 5 20
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 20
Rubber bands 1 1
Rubber footwear 4 49
Fabric & Textiles 8 165
Backpacks & bags 8 165

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Vanuatu - Port Vila - Ifira Point Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation, Vanuatu Government
11 Mar, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
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72%