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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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French Bay - Harbar steps

16 September 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Briar Inwood

Overview

B

13

8.9

6.7

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

393

Products

393

1547

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 178 976
Glass or ceramic fragments 178 976
Plastic 142 285
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 11 2
Clothes pegs 9 17
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 10
Cable ties & zip ties 5 6
Strapping bands & tape 21 19
Bottle seals & tabs 5 2
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 81 60
Food containers 2 8
Fishing line 1 158
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 27 148
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 25 73
Clothing, towels and linen 2 75
Other 20 21
Sanitary items 8 N/A
Personal care items 10 18
Other 2 3
Foamed Plastic 11 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 11 2
Metal 9 111
Construction material 1 4
Aluminium drink cans 1 55
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 1
Foil wrappers 3 1
Other Metal 1 2
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 48
Paper & Cardboard 4 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 2
Wood 2 2
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 2

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

French Bay - Harbar steps Sustainable Coastlines
18 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
551
50%