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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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Buffalo Beach - South End

15 May 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Jemma Hovelmeier

Overview

B

2

1.2

0.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

21

Products

42

852

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 28 50
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 3 3
Food wrappers 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 5
Fishing line 1 16
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 9
Rope 6 12
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Wood 4 739
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 739
Fabric & Textiles 3 2
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 2
Metal 2 1
Aluminium drink cans 2 1
Rubber 2 9
Other Rubber (specify) 1 8
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 50
Bottles & jars 1 50
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Buffalo Beach - South End Sustainable Coastlines
14 Apr, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
12
54%