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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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The Old Boat Ramp - Old Boat Ramp

27 April 2021

The Old Boat Ramp Clean Up Crew

Peter Bell

Overview

C

1

0.7

2.3

16m x 8m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

1680

Products

215

1176

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 126 172
Resin pellets B N/A
Rope 8 6
Fishing line 4 2
Gardening & farming related 1 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 23 18
Hangers & retail packaging 3 1
Plastic sheeting 12 72
Food wrappers 10 1
Cigarette lighters 1 2
Fishing gear 2 28
Clothes pegs 2 10
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 4 9
Strapping bands & tape 2 9
Cigarettes, butts & filters 51 8
Foamed Plastic 40 22
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 12 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 13 10
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 2
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Ear plugs 2 1
Other Foamed Plastic 11 6
Wood 32 646
Other Wood (specify) 1 118
Processed timber & pallet crates 31 528
Metal 11 105
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Foil wrappers 3 1
Fishing related 6 78
Aluminium drink cans 1 24
Rubber 5 7
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 3
Construction & Automotive 1 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 2
Paper & Cardboard 1 224
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 224

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Previous survey in this area

The Old Boat Ramp - Old Boat Ramp The Old Boat Ramp Clean Up Crew
29 Jan, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
430
38%

Next survey in this area

The Old Boat Ramp - Old Boat Ramp Sustainable Coastlines
21 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
1336
58%