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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 - Erakor - Etmat Bay

12 March 2026

Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation, Vanuatu Government

Helene Le Grand

Overview

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12

6.0

17.5

100m x 12m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

968

Products

1161

7363

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 945 3998
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 221 466
Plastic buoys 18 145
Bottles <= 2 L 38 533
Food wrappers 254 256
Bottle caps & lids 62 409
Fishing gear 5 215
Food containers 52 261
Rope 68 413
Plastic bags 14 330
Other Plastic 68 604
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 39
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 10 14
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 44 88
Lollipop sticks 59 54
Mesh bags 6 84
Plastic utensils 3 34
Strapping bands & tape 1 9
Bottle neck rings 16 19
Plastic sheeting 1 13
Gardening & farming related 1 11
Metal 101 964
Other cans (<= 4 L) 3 123
Aluminium drink cans 20 355
Foil wrappers 19 162
Construction material 54 133
Tableware 3 116
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 75
Paper & Cardboard 38 310
Cups, food trays & wrappers 33 238
Tetrapaks 5 72
Rubber 29 419
Rubber footwear 6 390
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 23 29
Glass & Ceramic 28 1162
Bottles & jars 4 815
Glass or ceramic fragments 24 347
Foamed Plastic 11 40
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 11 40
Fabric & Textiles 7 467
Clothing, towels and linen 6 193
Backpacks & bags 1 274
Wood 2 3
Wooden utensils 2 3

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Previous survey in this area

Vanuatu - Erakor - Etmat Bay Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation, Vanuatu Government
26 Jul, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
725
96%