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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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Stanmore Bay - East

31 July 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Helen Adams-Blackburn

Overview

B

7

6.0

6.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

166

Products

333

638

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 162 161
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 3 4
Cable ties & zip ties 3 5
Clothes pegs 1 2
Gardening & farming related 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Food wrappers 11 1
Strapping bands & tape 9 7
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 10 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 28 12
Fishing line 30 33
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 22 5
Rope 28 78
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Food containers 2 1
Other Plastic 2 1
Plastic bags 1 1
Foamed Plastic 120 9
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Foam sponge 6 4
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 110 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 26 53
Glass or ceramic fragments 26 53
Fabric & Textiles 12 107
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 10 52
Clothing, towels and linen 2 55
Metal 4 1
Foil wrappers 1 1
Sharps, needles, lancets, metal catheters 3 N/A
Rubber 3 45
Construction & Automotive 1 37
Other Rubber (specify) 1 7
Rubber bands 1 1
Wood 2 257
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 257
Paper & Cardboard 2 5
Tetrapaks 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 4
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Stanmore Bay - East Sustainable Coastlines
14 Dec, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
110
75%

Next survey in this area

Stanmore Bay - East Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers
23 Nov, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
56
65%