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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Little Shoal Bay - East

29 March 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Paice Vaughan

Overview

B

5

2.5

7.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

96

Products

192

3860

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 121 619
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 22 38
Lollipop sticks 3 3
Pens & Stationery 1 25
Straws 11 39
Hangers & retail packaging 1 3
Strapping bands & tape 2 6
Rope 2 23
Bottle neck rings 1 38
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 44 96
Fishing gear 3 60
Cigarette lighters 1 10
Food wrappers 21 265
Bottle caps & lids 9 13
Glass & Ceramic 37 569
Glass or ceramic fragments 32 153
Construction material 5 416
Rubber 13 182
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 6 56
Rubber footwear 1 116
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 9
Rubber bands 3 1
Wood 10 2150
Processed timber & pallet crates 10 2150
Foamed Plastic 6 43
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 38
Metal 3 282
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 222
Gas bottles, drums & buckets ( > 4 L) 2 60
Paper & Cardboard 2 15
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 15

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