Characterization data of recyclable waste on Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos, 2024

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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

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2026-07-25
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If you reuse this data, you should cite: Flor, D., Osorio-Baquero, A., Aguirre-Sanchez, A., Charnley, F., Galloway, T. (2026). Characterization data of recyclable waste on Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos, 2024. NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre https://doi.org/10.5285/b6076854-c526-44b2-9e5a-4fa4f8df4b21
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b6076854-c526-44b2-9e5a-4fa4f8df4b21
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Latitude: -0.396° to °
Longitude: -90.58° to -90.141°
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2026-05-14 (publication)
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