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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Point Chevalier - Harbour View

17 December 2022

Use Your Ecologic

Teresina Robredo

Overview

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8

7.3

6.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

94

Products

187

213

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 146 176
Resin pellets C N/A
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 14
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 61 61
Food containers 6 6
Safety & construction related 3 3
Food wrappers 11 8
Hangers & retail packaging 2 2
Bottle seals & tabs 3 3
Clothes pegs 1 3
Rope 2 1
Bottle neck rings 3 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 1
Fishing line 2 1
Lollipop sticks 6 4
Straws 3 3
Bottle caps & lids 21 41
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 2
Cigarette lighters 1 15
Cable ties & zip ties 3 2
Paper & Cardboard 18 15
Fireworks 9 4
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 9 11
Foamed Plastic 7 6
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 2
Ear plugs 2 3
Metal 5 5
Construction material 3 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 4
Glass & Ceramic 4 3
Construction material 1 1
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 2
Fabric & Textiles 3 7
Clothing, towels and linen 3 7
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Faeces 1 N/A
Wood 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 1

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