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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Cheltenham Beach, Mataia Rd

28 July 2023

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Tammy Kolody

Overview

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3

5.8

2.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

169

Products

338

787

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 249 102
Resin pellets C N/A
Bottle caps & lids 20 27
Bottle neck rings 4 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 7 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 7 2
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Fishing line 21 4
Food wrappers 24 1
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 2
Lollipop sticks 13 4
Mesh bags 1 1
Pens & Stationery 2 1
Plastic bags 1 1
Rope 16 1
Safety & construction related 6 4
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Straws 2 1
Clothes pegs 7 6
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 10 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 69 31
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 32 4
Other Plastic 2 1
Foamed Plastic 42 14
Ear plugs 3 3
Foam sponge 3 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 28 3
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 8 4
Glass & Ceramic 20 196
Glass or ceramic fragments 16 152
Construction material 1 1
Tableware 3 43
Wood 18 377
Corks 1 9
Wooden utensils 1 2
Processed timber & pallet crates 16 366
Fabric & Textiles 7 81
Clothing, towels and linen 4 3
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 78
Metal 2 17
Aluminium drink cans 1 2
Other Metal 1 15

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