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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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Point England Beach Reserve - Northern End

16 February 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Caitlyn Prince

Overview

B

12

6.0

34.5

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

80

Products

160

566

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 87 151
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 50 43
Straws 1 1
Pens & Stationery 1 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 7 3
Plastic vehicle parts 1 16
Other Plastic 2 6
Fishing line 1 2
Bottle neck rings 4 4
Plastic utensils 4 12
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 5
Lollipop sticks 1 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 6 22
Bottle caps & lids 6 13
Bottles <= 2 L 1 15
Rope 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 28 131
Glass or ceramic fragments 6 31
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 21 80
Construction material 1 20
Paper & Cardboard 20 24
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 20 24
Metal 9 186
Other Metal 1 165
Fishing related 3 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 4 10
Aluminium drink cans 1 10
Rubber 6 59
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 8
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 37
Construction & Automotive 2 14
Fabric & Textiles 3 5
Other cloth 3 5
Wood 3 9
Wooden utensils 2 8
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 1
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1

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