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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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Jacobs River Estuary Entrance (North Side) - Rugby club rooms

7 September 2019

Sustainable Coastlines

Ben Knight

Overview

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11

3.1

3.5

100m x 13m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

86

Products

112

9227

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 95 8304
Glass or ceramic fragments 30 471
Construction material 65 7833
Plastic 11 96
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 1 13
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 9
Food wrappers 3 2
Strapping bands & tape 1 2
Plastic bags 1 70
Metal 2 107
Metal vehicle parts 1 80
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 27
Foamed Plastic 2 150
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 150
Wood 1 568
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 568
Fabric & Textiles 1 2
Other cloth 1 2

Materials

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