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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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Riversdale Beach - Riversdale surf club

21 October 2023

Riversdale Residents Beach Clean group

Olivia Rees

Overview

A

6

2.2

1.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

10

Products

20

14

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 15 7
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 2
Rope 8 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 4
Foamed Plastic 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Other 1 1
Cotton buds 1 1
Wood 1 4
Other Wood (specify) 1 4
Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Riversdale Beach - Riversdale surf club Riversdale cleanup
25 Nov, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
4
50%