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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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Laingholm Beach - Near stream

8 October 2022

Laingholm Litter Collective

Eloise Downes

Overview

B

6

7.5

3.9

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

80

Products

80

545

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 50 98
Resin pellets A N/A
Straws 2 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 31 50
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 13 7
Fibreglass fragments 3 36
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 22 313
Glass or ceramic fragments 17 97
Construction material 5 216
Rubber 4 21
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 4 21
Fabric & Textiles 3 113
Clothing, towels and linen 3 113
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Laingholm Beach - Near stream Laingholm Litter Collective
04 Jul, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
86
29%

Next survey in this area

Laingholm Beach - Near stream Laingholm Litter Collective
11 Feb, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
166
67%