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

beach-icon Beach.

Foxton Beach - North of surf club

12 July 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Olivia Rees

Overview

B

2

1.2

0.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

26

Products

53

12627

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 39 160
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 1 2
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Pens & Stationery 2 8
Gardening & farming related 2 30
Bottle caps & lids 3 7
Plastic utensils 1 2
Food wrappers 3 4
Safety & construction related 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 3 3
Fishing line 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 7 26
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 12 12
Other Plastic 1 62
Wood 4 12430
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 12430
Foamed Plastic 3 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 2 18
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 1
Bottles & jars 1 17
Paper & Cardboard 2 11
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 11
Other 2 1
Cotton buds 1 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 1 5
Footwear & shoes 1 5

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