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 England Beach Reserve - Northern End

4 March 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Caitlyn Prince

Overview

A

6

5.3

3.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

275

Products

550

8252

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 438 609
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 10
Cigarette lighters 1 11
Baskets, crates & trays 1 58
Bottle neck rings 3 2
Straws 6 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 245 190
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 44 40
Food wrappers 33 26
Bottle caps & lids 60 126
Safety & construction related 1 79
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 9 34
Pens & Stationery 3 17
Lollipop sticks 17 8
Plastic utensils 1 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 13 1
Resin pellets C N/A
Glass & Ceramic 59 2171
Glass or ceramic fragments 58 141
Construction material 1 2030
Foamed Plastic 21 40
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 19 39
Wood 11 5264
Processed timber & pallet crates 11 5264
Rubber 7 22
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 7
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 6 15
Other 5 8
Personal care items 4 8
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 5 3
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 5 3
Fabric & Textiles 3 123
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 2
Clothing, towels and linen 2 121
Metal 1 12
Aluminium drink cans 1 12

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