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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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St Heliers - St Heliers playground

15 July 2019

Plastic Free St Helier's

Mary Pearson

Overview

B

13

19.3

12.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

252

Products

504

1247

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 361 340
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 94 120
Plastic utensils 1 1
Other Plastic 7 4
Food wrappers 95 53
Bottle seals & tabs 5 2
Food containers 5 3
Fishing line 3 2
Bottle caps & lids 25 42
Cigarettes, butts & filters 69 16
Lollipop sticks 6 3
Straws 10 6
Fishing gear 1 9
Rope 3 24
Strapping bands & tape 28 48
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 9 7
Glass & Ceramic 50 151
Construction material 1 20
Tableware 3 19
Glass or ceramic fragments 45 105
Light globes/bulbs 1 7
Foamed Plastic 29 41
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 15 6
Other Foamed Plastic 2 1
Foam sponge 5 24
Ear plugs 7 10
Fabric & Textiles 18 224
Other cloth 18 224
Metal 12 13
Construction material 2 5
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 4
Foil wrappers 8 4
Other 9 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Sanitary items 8 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 9 5
Cardboard boxes 9 5
Rubber 9 12
Other Rubber (specify) 1 6
Rubber bands 8 6
Wood 7 461
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 459
Wooden utensils 1 2

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