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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Quarantine Island - Big Bay North

25 October 2021

Quarantine Island Community

Cristina Barriga

Overview

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8

14.5

5.3

68m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

1841

Products

1252

3338

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 858 1619
Resin pellets C N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 163 246
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 149 102
Straws 11 6
Bottle caps & lids 53 91
Bottle neck rings 6 4
Bottle seals & tabs 16 6
Bottles <= 2 L 1 501
Cigarette lighters 2 27
Clothes pegs 4 12
Cosmetics and medical packaging 6 35
Food containers 11 8
Food wrappers 357 78
Gardening & farming related 9 36
Lollipop sticks 32 14
Pens & Stationery 5 18
Plastic utensils 3 6
Rope 9 59
Safety & construction related 14 336
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 7 34
Foamed Plastic 243 32
Ear plugs 2 5
Polystyrene cups or food packs 6 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 223 9
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 4
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 11 10
Glass & Ceramic 113 383
Glass or ceramic fragments 113 383
Wood 23 1013
Processed timber & pallet crates 23 1013
Rubber 6 68
Rubber gloves 1 9
Rubber bands 3 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 58
Fabric & Textiles 4 129
Carpet & furnishing 2 8
Clothing, towels and linen 1 55
Footwear & shoes 1 66
Paper & Cardboard 3 78
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 75
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 3
Metal 2 16
Aluminium drink cans 1 13
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3

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