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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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Riverton Beach - Princess Street End

1 November 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

A

1

0.5

0.2

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

6

Products

13

822

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 5 46
Resin pellets A N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 14
Bottle caps & lids 1 4
Plastic vehicle parts 1 27
Food wrappers 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 4 702
Construction material 1 605
Bottles & jars 1 77
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 20
Rubber 1 40
Construction & Automotive 1 40
Other 1 3
Personal care items 1 3
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Wood 1 30
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 30

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Riverton Beach - Princess Street End Graham family
19 Aug, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
10
37%

Next survey in this area

Riverton Beach - Princess Street End James Hargest College - Duke of Edinburgh
23 Mar, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
9
28%