Characterization data of recyclable waste on Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos, 2024
type: Dataset
description: This dataset presents information on waste characterized from the recycling flow on Santa Cruz island, Galápagos. Characterization was conducted between 19 and 25 November 2024. The process included recyclable waste classification, counting, weighing and polymer identification. The dataset contains the category and subcategory assigned to each item, the identified polymer type and additional comments, including brand information when available. The data were collected to explore alternatives for reducing inland plastic waste through a circular economy approach. This work is part of a NERC funded project (NE/V005448/1), that aims to reduce plastic in the Galápagos Islands and the Eastern Pacific. Full details about this dataset can be found at https://doi.org/10.5285/b6076854-c526-44b2-9e5a-4fa4f8df4b21
issued: 2026-05-21T14:07:58.182382
modified: 2026-07-30T22:12:51.601430
spatial: Location
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keyword: Human Health and Safety
keyword: characterization
keyword: plastic
keyword: recycling
keyword: waste

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description: Download a copy of this data
issued: 2026-07-30T22:12:51.644047
modified: 2026-07-30T22:12:51.607552
access URL: https://data-package.ceh.ac.uk/data/b6076854-c526-44b2-9e5a-4fa4f8df4b21

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description: Supporting information available to assist in re-use of this dataset
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issued: 2026-07-30T22:12:51.644048
modified: 2026-07-30T22:12:51.607622
access URL: https://data-package.ceh.ac.uk/sd/b6076854-c526-44b2-9e5a-4fa4f8df4b21.zip
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Environmental Information Data Centre
type: Organization