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 - Sopu

11 July 2025

Department of Environment - Government of Tonga

Siua Hakaumotu

Overview

B

11

2.4

3.2

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

219

Products

219

14215

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 106 1500
Glass or ceramic fragments 104 1087
Bottles & jars 2 413
Plastic 56 2339
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 8 23
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 2 206
Bottles <= 2 L 8 267
Baskets, crates & trays 6 108
Fishing line 1 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 513
Cigarette lighters 1 2
Plastic bags 21 922
Fibreglass fragments 3 256
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 39
Foamed Plastic 20 263
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 20 263
Fabric & Textiles 15 6922
Clothing, towels and linen 14 1922
Other cloth 1 5000
Metal 9 1838
Aluminium drink cans 7 206
Other Metal 1 133
Construction material 1 1499
Other 6 224
Batteries (Household) 6 224
Rubber 4 477
Rubber footwear 4 477
Wood 3 652
Other Wood (specify) 3 652

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