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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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Point Chevalier - Harbour View

26 March 2023

Use Your Ecologic

Teresina Robredo

Overview

B

5

6.3

2.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

148

Products

296

5386

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 247 254
Resin pellets C N/A
Bottle caps & lids 34 65
Bottle neck rings 8 3
Bottle seals & tabs 9 3
Cable ties & zip ties 4 3
Cigarette lighters 3 31
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 2
Clothes pegs 1 3
Fishing gear 1 1
Food containers 1 1
Food wrappers 21 11
Lollipop sticks 8 1
Plastic bags 1 2
Plastic sheeting 2 3
Safety & construction related 3 7
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Straws 8 6
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 13 15
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 104 95
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 20 1
Wood 15 5079
Processed timber & pallet crates 14 5076
Other Wood (specify) 1 3
Foamed Plastic 11 23
Foam sponge 1 4
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 8 17
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Other 9 15
Appliances & electronics 1 5
Personal care items 2 4
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Other 5 6
Glass & Ceramic 4 6
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 6
Fabric & Textiles 3 2
Other cloth 2 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Metal 3 4
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 3
Foil wrappers 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 2 2
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 2
Rubber 2 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 1

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Previous survey in this area

Point Chevalier - Harbour View Use Your Ecologic
17 Dec, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
94
82%

Next survey in this area

Point Chevalier - Harbour View Sustainable Coastlines
04 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
58
72%