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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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Laingholm Beach - Near stream

21 May 2023

Laingholm Litter Collective

Eloise Downes

Overview

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6

5.0

5.0

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

116

Products

116

2392

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 54 310
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 11 68
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 22 11
Other Plastic 6 1
Food wrappers 6 16
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Strapping bands & tape 2 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 180
Fibreglass fragments 2 29
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 53 2013
Bottles & jars 38 283
Tableware 2 17
Construction material 13 1713
Metal 4 41
Aluminium drink cans 2 32
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 8
Foil wrappers 1 1
Other 3 23
Batteries (Household) 1 23
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Rubber 1 4
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 4
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Laingholm Beach - Near stream Laingholm Litter Collective
11 Feb, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
166
67%

Next survey in this area

Laingholm Beach - Near stream Laingholm Litter Collective
13 Aug, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
80
21%