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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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St Heliers - St Heliers playground

30 March 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Dan Downing

Overview

A

13

7.6

2.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

216

Products

431

357

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 326 151
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Hangers & retail packaging 5 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 211 96
Cigarettes, butts & filters 13 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 21 3
Food containers 3 5
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 10 6
Other Plastic 9 3
Food wrappers 28 12
Fishing gear 3 10
Bottle caps & lids 3 5
Lollipop sticks 8 1
Strapping bands & tape 10 5
Paper & Cardboard 22 30
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 22 30
Glass & Ceramic 19 60
Glass or ceramic fragments 19 60
Wood 18 52
Processed timber & pallet crates 18 52
Fabric & Textiles 14 45
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 8 35
Clothing, towels and linen 6 10
Foamed Plastic 12 2
Ear plugs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 11 1
Other 10 10
Personal care items 7 10
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Metal 10 7
Foil wrappers 5 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 5 6

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Previous survey in this area

St Heliers - St Heliers playground Sustainable Coastlines
11 May, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
76
42%

Next survey in this area

St Heliers - St Heliers playground Sustainable Coastlines
04 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
94
68%