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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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The Old Boat Ramp - Old Boat Ramp

21 June 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Briar Inwood

Overview

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2

0.8

0.7

16m x 8m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

1336

Products

171

5560

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 85 1484
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 20 20
Gardening & farming related 1 46
Cigarette lighters 1 17
Strapping bands & tape 3 25
Bottles <= 2 L 1 1070
Fishing gear 6 26
Straws 1 1
Fishing line 6 1
Food wrappers 6 29
Gloves 1 11
Clothes pegs 2 7
Bottle caps & lids 2 6
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 2
Lollipop sticks 1 2
Safety & construction related 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 15 9
Plastic bags 1 11
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 14 5
Food containers 1 194
Fabric & Textiles 38 93
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 37 92
Foamed Plastic 14 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 14 4
Wood 11 1422
Processed timber & pallet crates 10 1414
Wooden utensils 1 8
Metal 8 1769
Aluminium drink cans 4 337
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 32
Other Metal 1 1398
Foil wrappers 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 8 75
Glass or ceramic fragments 7 35
Light globes/bulbs 1 40
Paper & Cardboard 6 353
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 162
Cardboard boxes 3 191
Rubber 1 360
Rubber gloves 1 360

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Previous survey in this area

The Old Boat Ramp - Old Boat Ramp The Old Boat Ramp Clean Up Crew
27 Apr, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
1680
77%