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.

Laingholm Beach - Near stream

13 August 2023

Laingholm Litter Collective

Eloise Downes

Overview

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4

4.9

3.0

100m x 10m

Shell

Items per 1,000m2

80

Products

80

4318

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 53 3554
Construction material 21 3307
Glass or ceramic fragments 31 242
Glass buoys 1 5
Plastic 17 207
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 10 13
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 30
Fibreglass fragments 3 164
Metal 4 329
Construction material 4 329
Other 4 198
Boat parts 4 198
Fabric & Textiles 2 30
Clothing, towels and linen 1 27
Footwear & shoes 1 3

Materials

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