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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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Little Bucklands Beach - South end

8 October 2022

Bucklands Beach Yacht Club

Brooke Switzer-Corbett

Overview

C

15

14.3

10.7

100m x 16m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

711

Products

1138

2596

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 857 901
Resin pellets D N/A
Cable ties & zip ties 10 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 445 297
Fishing line 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 3 4
Food wrappers 60 25
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 65 69
Straws 12 11
Food containers 49 38
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 7 188
Bottle caps & lids 134 215
Cigarettes, butts & filters 18 3
Cigarette lighters 5 24
Plastic utensils 1 1
Clothes pegs 2 4
Lollipop sticks 44 16
Glass & Ceramic 194 715
Construction material 5 40
Glass or ceramic fragments 189 675
Wood 30 425
Wooden utensils 1 2
Other Wood (specify) 1 3
Processed timber & pallet crates 28 420
Fabric & Textiles 23 37
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 10
Rope, line or string (natural) 22 27
Rubber 14 16
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 14 16
Foamed Plastic 11 479
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 6
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 5 472
Ear plugs 3 1
Paper & Cardboard 4 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 4 1
Other 3 12
Paraffin or wax 1 12
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Metal 2 10
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Other Metal 1 8

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Previous survey in this area

Little Bucklands Beach - South end Bucklands Beach Yacht Club
02 Jul, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
271
70%

Next survey in this area

Little Bucklands Beach - South end Bucklands Beach Yacht Club
18 Feb, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
279
85%