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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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Eastern Beach - Playground

15 November 2022

Dannemora Howick Girl Guides

Marina Twentyman

Overview

B

12

15.0

6.0

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

244

Products

487

454

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 411 168
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle seals & tabs 4 2
Food wrappers 11 5
Clothes pegs 1 2
Plastic utensils 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 16 2
Fishing line 3 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 115 83
Syringes 1 N/A
Straws 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 13 26
Lollipop sticks 4 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 8 2
Rope 229 39
Fabric & Textiles 16 18
Other cloth 16 18
Foamed Plastic 13 4
Other Foamed Plastic 8 2
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 1
Wood 13 149
Other Wood (specify) 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 10 129
Corks 2 19
Paper & Cardboard 8 4
Fireworks 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 7 3
Other 8 5
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Personal care items 2 1
Other 2 4
Glass & Ceramic 8 28
Glass or ceramic fragments 8 28
Metal 6 9
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Other Metal 2 1
Construction material 3 6
Rubber 4 69
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 4 69

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Previous survey in this area

Eastern Beach - Playground Dannemora Howick Girl Guides
22 Mar, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
239
83%

Next survey in this area

Eastern Beach - Playground Dannemora Howick Girl Guides
14 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
114
76%