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

beach-icon Beach.

Jacobs River Estuary - End of Lucknow street

27 August 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

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2

1.5

2.2

100m x 12m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

332

Products

399

19253

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 245 3257
Resin pellets A N/A
Lollipop sticks 3 3
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Other Plastic 1 14
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 72 89
Bottle caps & lids 15 62
Shotgun wadding & shells 32 98
Plastic bags 2 16
Strapping bands & tape 3 11
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 31 288
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 2 800
Bottles <= 2 L 5 135
Plastic sheeting 9 291
Mesh bags 1 62
Gardening & farming related 4 53
Rope 47 1250
Food containers 4 27
Food wrappers 13 57
Foamed Plastic 105 233
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 102 229
Wood 21 12700
Processed timber & pallet crates 21 12700
Glass & Ceramic 20 2719
Bottles & jars 5 1974
Glass or ceramic fragments 15 745
Metal 3 183
Aluminium drink cans 3 183
Fabric & Textiles 3 125
Clothing, towels and linen 3 125
Rubber 2 36
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 36

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