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

6 October 2023

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Harvey Eldred

Overview

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6

10.0

7.5

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

346

Products

692

1539

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 419 169
Resin pellets D N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 14 10
Plastic bags 12 24
Bottle caps & lids 11 11
Pens & Stationery 3 7
Cable ties & zip ties 9 6
Rope 8 3
Fishing gear 12 8
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 131 25
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 195 56
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Lollipop sticks 5 1
Safety & construction related 8 8
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Bottle neck rings 3 3
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Clothes pegs 1 1
Food containers 1 1
Syringes 1 N/A
Glass & Ceramic 119 535
Glass or ceramic fragments 108 260
Construction material 11 275
Fabric & Textiles 80 55
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 75 51
Other cloth 5 4
Wood 31 765
Processed timber & pallet crates 30 756
Corks 1 9
Foamed Plastic 28 8
Ear plugs 4 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 10 6
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 14 1
Other 10 1
Sanitary items 7 N/A
Personal care items 3 1
Metal 4 3
Foil wrappers 2 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 2
Rubber 1 3
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 3

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