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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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Cook River Mouth - Cook River Mouth South

23 May 2019

Sustainable Coastlines

Dan Downing

Overview

A

2

1.8

0.6

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

46

Products

91

3240

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 68 1153
Resin pellets A N/A
Baskets, crates & trays 1 282
Mesh bags 1 24
Food wrappers 14 89
Food containers 14 79
Straws 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 16
Bottle caps & lids 2 11
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 2
Bottles <= 2 L 14 544
Plastic bags 19 105
Metal 10 339
Unidentifiable metal fragments 6 311
Aluminium drink cans 4 28
Foamed Plastic 8 19
Foam sponge 1 11
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 5
Polystyrene cups or food packs 6 3
Wood 4 1696
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 1696
Glass & Ceramic 1 33
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 33

Materials

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