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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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Torbay - Winstones Cove

11 August 2019

Care of the Cove

Kirianne Nicolson

Overview

A

7

9.5

2.4

100m x 4m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

900

Products

360

829

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 302 722
Tableware 2 9
Construction material 4 96
Glass or ceramic fragments 296 617
Plastic 46 30
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic sheeting 2 1
Gardening & farming related 5 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 16 6
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 5 5
Mesh bags 1 9
Fishing line 8 4
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 2
Other Plastic 5 1
Rubber 5 64
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 20
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 4 44
Metal 5 10
Fishing related 1 5
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 4 5
Wood 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 2
Backpacks & bags 1 2

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Torbay - Winstones Cove Care of the Cove
19 May, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
985
7%

Next survey in this area

Torbay - Winstones Cove Care of the Cove
10 Nov, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
1138
6%