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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French Bay - Harbar steps

18 May 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Briar Inwood

Overview

B

25

17.5

8.0

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

551

Products

551

5521

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 222 3281
Construction material 146 2799
Glass or ceramic fragments 76 482
Plastic 188 1592
Resin pellets B N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 37 17
Lollipop sticks 4 3
Plastic utensils 2 2
Safety & construction related 2 184
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 44 29
Hangers & retail packaging 1 14
Clothes pegs 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 8 3
Food wrappers 32 24
Rope 5 1224
Pens & Stationery 5 43
Bottle caps & lids 2 4
Strapping bands & tape 21 26
Fishing line 1 1
Fishing gear 2 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 20 12
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Foamed Plastic 86 22
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 84 21
Foam glazier spacers 2 1
Wood 18 39
Wooden utensils 1 4
Processed timber & pallet crates 17 35
Paper & Cardboard 13 13
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 13 13
Fabric & Textiles 9 555
Clothing, towels and linen 9 555
Metal 7 13
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Construction material 2 8
Foil wrappers 2 2
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 1
Other 5 0
Sanitary items 5 N/A
Rubber 3 6
Rubber bands 2 4
Chewing gum 1 2

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