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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Eastern Beach - Playground

22 March 2022

Dannemora Howick Girl Guides

Marina Twentyman

Overview

B

14

29.2

35.7

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

239

Products

478

4132

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 329 677
Resin pellets A N/A
Strapping bands & tape 4 2
Bottle neck rings 3 3
Rope 25 97
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 12
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Plastic bags 69 175
Food wrappers 20 5
Straws 6 4
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 24 17
Lollipop sticks 8 3
Plastic vehicle parts 1 180
Fishing gear 4 21
Bottle caps & lids 25 66
Pens & Stationery 1 24
Plastic utensils 1 2
Cigarette lighters 1 5
Other Plastic 129 59
Foamed Plastic 69 19
Foam glazier spacers 3 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 61 15
Wood 29 2852
Other Wood (specify) 1 4
Processed timber & pallet crates 28 2848
Rubber 27 244
Other Rubber (specify) 2 4
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 9 77
Rubber footwear 1 117
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 15 46
Fabric & Textiles 9 8
Clothing, towels and linen 7 4
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 4
Paper & Cardboard 5 5
Cardboard boxes 5 5
Glass & Ceramic 4 7
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 7
Other 3 1
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Personal care items 1 1
Metal 3 319
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 5
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 314

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