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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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Tuatapu point

14 April 2026

Tuvalu Litter Monitoring

Miriama Uluiviti

Overview

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18

8.7

28.8

98m x 6m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

2088

Products

1228

37469

Type Count Weight (g)
Metal 623 3355
Aluminium drink cans 86 11
Foil wrappers 146 97
Other cans (<= 4 L) 6 15
Tableware 5 3
Unidentifiable metal fragments 248 137
Other Metal 9 22
Construction material 122 3045
Metal vehicle parts 1 25
Plastic 284 719
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 17 21
Rope 2 30
Food wrappers 47 20
Food containers 13 73
Straws 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 74 38
Bottle caps & lids 31 9
Safety & construction related 11 45
Plastic vehicle parts 6 20
Fishing gear 1 2
Plastic bags 7 122
Clothes pegs 7 3
Vapes 1 3
Pens & Stationery 8 3
Baskets, crates & trays 1 7
Plastic utensils 5 6
Other Plastic 36 301
Gardening & farming related 2 5
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 2 5
Plastic sheeting 8 2
Hangers & retail packaging 2 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Foamed Plastic 82 56
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 77 11
Foam sponge 5 45
Paper & Cardboard 82 51
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 4
Cardboard boxes 43 44
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 38 3
Wood 71 22118
Processed timber & pallet crates 71 22118
Glass & Ceramic 39 41
Bottles & jars 2 19
Glass or ceramic fragments 24 6
Construction material 12 13
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 3
Rubber 21 11049
Tyres 1 11000
Rubber footwear 20 49
Fabric & Textiles 18 63
Backpacks & bags 7 16
Clothing, towels and linen 10 41
Other cloth 1 6
Other 8 17
Appliances & electronics 1 3
Boat parts 6 14
Sanitary items 1 N/A

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area