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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

12 June 2023

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Dan Downing

Overview

A

4

8.2

4.6

100m x 14m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

93

Products

130

2248

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 95 71
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 11 1
Bottle caps & lids 10 20
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 42 11
Lollipop sticks 10 4
Food wrappers 6 4
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 15
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Safety & construction related 2 2
Straws 1 1
Clothes pegs 1 1
Plastic bags 1 1
Cigarette lighters 1 5
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Fishing line 1 1
Foamed Plastic 13 9
Foam sponge 4 7
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 9 2
Metal 9 34
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 4 9
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 24
Foil wrappers 4 1
Other 5 30
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Paraffin or wax 1 28
Personal care items 1 1
Cotton buds 1 1
Wood 5 1547
Corks 1 5
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 1542
Fabric & Textiles 2 12
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 12
Glass & Ceramic 1 545
Construction material 1 545

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Previous survey in this area

Point Chevalier - Harbour View Sustainable Coastlines
04 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
58
72%

Next survey in this area

Point Chevalier - Harbour View Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers
25 Aug, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
121
85%