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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Charteris Bay

17 March 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Emma Hunter

Overview

A

14

5.6

0.9

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

155

Products

155

13177

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 71 9598
Glass or ceramic fragments 54 1868
Construction material 17 7730
Plastic 58 2972
Gardening & farming related 2 300
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 16 71
Baskets, crates & trays 1 44
Other Plastic 6 21
Bottles <= 2 L 4 2328
Rope 7 93
Food wrappers 4 44
Strapping bands & tape 15 9
Plastic vehicle parts 1 5
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Resin pellets A N/A
Safety & construction related 1 56
Metal 16 149
Construction material 15 145
Aluminium drink cans 1 4
Fabric & Textiles 6 356
Clothing, towels and linen 6 356
Foamed Plastic 2 9
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 9
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 1
Rubber 1 92
Rubber footwear 1 92

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