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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Quarantine Island - Big Bay North

13 August 2022

Quarantine Island Community

Cristina Barriga

Overview

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30

30.0

30.0

68m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

868

Products

590

2673

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 434 865
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 214 255
Bottle caps & lids 49 97
Bottle seals & tabs 6 2
Bottles <= 2 L 2 102
Cigarette lighters 1 3
Clothes pegs 5 10
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 13
Food containers 2 2
Fishing line 4 1
Lollipop sticks 16 7
Plastic bags 6 1
Plastic utensils 2 8
Rope 15 50
Safety & construction related 1 74
Strapping bands & tape 6 4
Straws 10 12
Food wrappers 93 224
Glass & Ceramic 122 1338
Bottles & jars 1 130
Glass or ceramic fragments 121 1208
Foamed Plastic 12 54
Foam sponge 6 17
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 7
Foam glazier spacers 2 1
Foam buoys 1 27
Ear plugs 1 1
Rubber 6 38
Rubber gloves 1 5
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 4 15
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 18
Fabric & Textiles 4 138
Rope, line or string (natural) 2 2
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 136
Paper & Cardboard 4 128
Tetrapaks 1 113
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 2 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 13
Other 4 4
Personal care items 1 3
Cotton buds 3 1
Wood 3 107
Corks 1 22
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 85
Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1

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