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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Long Bay - MERC Monitoring Site

4 November 2023

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Teresina Robredo

Overview

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13

24.3

18.3

25m x 14m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

6929

Products

2425

6123

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1745 2490
Resin pellets B N/A
Rope 38 682
Lollipop sticks 90 33
Cigarette lighters 4 59
Fishing gear 10 75
Straws 14 14
Bottle caps & lids 218 234
Bottle neck rings 23 7
Clothes pegs 28 35
Safety & construction related 130 257
Bottle seals & tabs 49 18
Pens & Stationery 14 18
Cosmetics and medical packaging 6 25
Gardening & farming related 33 61
Cable ties & zip ties 1 3
Plastic bags 21 62
Strapping bands & tape 13 17
Other Plastic 11 17
Hangers & retail packaging 23 16
Plastic vehicle parts 1 63
Food wrappers 24 10
Food containers 36 100
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 50 125
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 22 31
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 884 527
Foamed Plastic 565 246
Foam glazier spacers 14 7
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 91 84
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 10 16
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 449 137
Ear plugs 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 31 563
Footwear & shoes 4 448
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 18
Rope, line or string (natural) 2 1
Clothing, towels and linen 23 96
Wood 30 1351
Processed timber & pallet crates 29 1345
Corks 1 6
Glass & Ceramic 22 1179
Glass or ceramic fragments 19 284
Bottles & jars 3 895
Paper & Cardboard 10 32
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 10 32
Other 9 12
Personal care items 5 12
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Metal 7 144
Aluminium drink cans 3 135
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Other Metal 3 7
Rubber 6 106
Rubber bands 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 28
Construction & Automotive 1 7
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 70

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