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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Wellington Harbour - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast

24 September 2021

Eastbourne Litter Monitoring Group

Charlotte Painter

Overview

A

2

4.2

3.8

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

130

Products

260

9454

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 192 895
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 30
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 5 68
Plastic sheeting 1 18
Fishing line 1 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 79 165
Clothes pegs 4 6
Lollipop sticks 4 5
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 32
Food containers 6 104
Plastic utensils 4 8
Rope 5 50
Bottle caps & lids 27 109
Food wrappers 53 267
Cigarette lighters 1 28
Foamed Plastic 37 81
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 5 9
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 32 72
Rubber 13 304
Tyres 1 66
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 12 238
Wood 10 7359
Processed timber & pallet crates 10 7359
Fabric & Textiles 3 350
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 7
Footwear & shoes 2 343
Metal 2 240
Construction material 1 120
Other Metal 1 120
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Glass & Ceramic 1 225
Bottles & jars 1 225

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