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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Sandy Point - Noki Kaik Beach

3 April 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

B

4

3.5

2.6

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

120

Products

239

1474

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 218 387
Resin pellets A N/A
Straws 1 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Plastic bags 1 1
Food wrappers 7 15
Fishing line 1 1
Rope 19 43
Strapping bands & tape 14 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 98 136
Bottle neck rings 5 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 31
Bottle caps & lids 25 52
Shotgun wadding & shells 24 62
Fishing gear 1 7
Gardening & farming related 14 18
Other Plastic 2 13
Clothes pegs 1 3
Glass & Ceramic 6 65
Glass or ceramic fragments 6 65
Foamed Plastic 5 9
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 9
Metal 4 762
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 745
Aluminium drink cans 1 13
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 4
Rubber 2 1
Rubber bands 2 1
Wood 2 234
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 234
Fabric & Textiles 2 16
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 5
Clothing, towels and linen 1 11

Materials

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