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

beach-icon Beach.

Caroline Bay - Northern Cliff face

26 January 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Emma Hunter

Overview

B

4

1.5

1.9

76m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

80

Products

122

153

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 99 67
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 2 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 44 12
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 4
Food wrappers 20 39
Clothes pegs 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 22 1
Bottle caps & lids 5 4
Foamed Plastic 14 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 9 2
Foam glazier spacers 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 1
Rubber 3 5
Rubber bands 2 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 4
Wood 2 9
Other Wood (specify) 1 3
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 6
Metal 2 3
Foil wrappers 2 3
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 64
Clothing, towels and linen 1 64

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