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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Milford Beach - Volleyball Court

25 July 2023

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Maja Bethke

Overview

B

3

4.3

8.9

60m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

1388

Products

833

1215

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 523 437
Resin pellets C N/A
Bottle caps & lids 29 39
Bottle neck rings 5 1
Bottle seals & tabs 6 3
Cable ties & zip ties 15 8
Cigarette lighters 2 32
Cigarettes, butts & filters 46 13
Clothes pegs 10 15
Fishing gear 1 1
Fishing line 1 1
Food containers 6 3
Food wrappers 61 11
Lollipop sticks 4 2
Pens & Stationery 1 2
Hangers & retail packaging 2 8
Plastic utensils 3 4
Safety & construction related 6 4
Strapping bands & tape 1 36
Straws 2 3
Syringes 1 N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 26
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 250 187
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 65 33
Other Plastic 1 5
Foamed Plastic 229 46
Ear plugs 4 5
Foam glazier spacers 13 7
Foam sponge 17 9
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 193 21
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 3
Glass & Ceramic 36 409
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 34 160
Tableware 1 8
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 241
Wood 13 281
Processed timber & pallet crates 13 281
Fabric & Textiles 10 27
Clothing, towels and linen 5 21
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 2
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 4 4
Metal 9 5
Foil wrappers 8 4
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Rubber 6 3
Rubber bands 6 3
Other 6 4
Personal care items 6 4
Paper & Cardboard 1 3
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 3

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