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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Sumner Beach - Cave Rock End

11 June 2023

Ideal Foundation

Briar Inwood

Overview

B

16

8.0

3.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

102

Products

203

310

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 167 115
Resin pellets C N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 11 2
Rope 5 25
Bottle caps & lids 3 6
Food wrappers 13 21
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 9 5
Cigarette lighters 1 9
Gardening & farming related 2 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 122 44
Clothes pegs 1 1
Foamed Plastic 13 17
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 5 3
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 8 14
Paper & Cardboard 13 5
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 13 5
Other 4 0
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Wood 3 135
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 134
Wooden utensils 1 1
Metal 2 4
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 4
Fabric & Textiles 1 34
Clothing, towels and linen 1 34

Materials

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