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.

Eastern Beach - Playground

14 March 2023

Dannemora Howick Girl Guides

Marina Twentyman

Overview

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19

17.4

4.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

114

Products

229

1033

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 156 102
Resin pellets A N/A
Mesh bags 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 110 41
Food wrappers 4 3
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Rope 5 17
Clothes pegs 5 9
Bottle caps & lids 13 22
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 12 6
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Wood 22 812
Processed timber & pallet crates 22 812
Foamed Plastic 19 16
Foam sponge 3 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 6
Other Foamed Plastic 9 8
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 6 1
Glass & Ceramic 9 59
Glass or ceramic fragments 9 59
Fabric & Textiles 8 23
Clothing, towels and linen 3 22
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 5 1
Metal 6 12
Other Metal 1 2
Foil wrappers 3 5
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 5
Other 3 2
Appliances & electronics 2 2
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Rubber 3 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 1
Paper & Cardboard 3 6
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 6

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