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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

29 March 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Caitlyn Prince

Overview

B

8

6.7

6.4

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

162

Products

324

482

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 268 240
Resin pellets C N/A
Rope 3 2
Plastic bags 4 47
Food wrappers 40 8
Strapping bands & tape 3 5
Clothes pegs 2 4
Food containers 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 135 108
Lollipop sticks 7 6
Cigarettes, butts & filters 19 2
Bottle caps & lids 45 50
Straws 4 3
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 4 2
Foamed Plastic 28 11
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 3 6
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 25 5
Glass & Ceramic 14 159
Bottles & jars 1 141
Glass or ceramic fragments 13 18
Other 4 0
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 3 2
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 1
Other cloth 1 1
Wood 3 42
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 42
Paper & Cardboard 2 5
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 5
Rubber 2 23
Other Rubber (specify) 1 1
Rubber gloves 1 22

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Point England Beach Reserve - Northern End Sustainable Coastlines
16 Feb, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
80
55%

Next survey in this area

Point England Beach Reserve - Northern End Sustainable Coastlines
05 Nov, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
36
35%