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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

4 May 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Rachel Lewis

Overview

B

20

15.0

17.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

58

Products

116

809

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 74 66
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing line 1 1
Rope 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 58 41
Straws 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 6
Food wrappers 5 12
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 4
Wood 15 455
Corks 1 13
Processed timber & pallet crates 14 442
Foamed Plastic 9 3
Polystyrene cups or food packs 9 3
Metal 6 8
Foil wrappers 2 1
Other Metal 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 6
Glass & Ceramic 6 273
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 6
Construction material 3 267
Paper & Cardboard 3 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 3 1
Other 2 2
Cotton buds 2 2
Rubber 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Point Chevalier - Harbour View Use Your Ecologic
26 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
148
87%

Next survey in this area

Point Chevalier - Harbour View Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers
12 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
93
83%