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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Point Chevalier - Harbour View

25 August 2023

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Izzy Cheale

Overview

B

3

3.7

2.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

121

Products

242

7802

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 158 123
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 14 20
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Clothes pegs 2 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 5
Fishing gear 2 1
Food wrappers 14 10
Lollipop sticks 4 1
Pens & Stationery 2 22
Straws 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 91 50
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 14 1
Plastic bags 1 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 3 5
Foamed Plastic 47 16
Ear plugs 2 1
Foam sponge 8 14
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 37 1
Wood 13 7593
Processed timber & pallet crates 13 7593
Fabric & Textiles 12 24
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 8 7
Rope, line or string (natural) 4 17
Glass & Ceramic 6 26
Construction material 3 21
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 5
Other 4 16
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Paraffin or wax 1 16
Paper & Cardboard 2 4
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 3

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