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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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Autere East End

2 July 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Jemma Hovelmeier

Overview

B

3

3.3

2.5

50m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

250

Products

250

11243

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 179 357
Resin pellets B N/A
Fishing gear 1 7
Bottle caps & lids 9 12
Clothes pegs 2 4
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 3
Plastic sheeting 1 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 2
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 13
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 112 65
Other Plastic 14 44
Food containers 5 8
Bottles <= 2 L 3 118
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Safety & construction related 2 1
Rope 1 50
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Straws 2 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Cigarette lighters 1 14
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Lollipop sticks 10 5
Plastic utensils 1 3
Foamed Plastic 46 8387
Polystyrene cups or food packs 6 8
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 35 12
Foam glazier spacers 3 2
Foam sponge 2 8365
Wood 13 2368
Processed timber & pallet crates 13 2368
Other 4 15
Personal care items 2 14
Cotton buds 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 4 10
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 10
Fabric & Textiles 2 3
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 3
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Metal 1 102
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 102

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area