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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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Long Bay - Northern End ASHS

8 November 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Helen Adams-Blackburn

Overview

B

15

18.0

6.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

71

Products

142

3142

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 61 91
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 3 5
Cosmetics and medical packaging 3 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 25 9
Food wrappers 8 15
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 7
Other Plastic 5 8
Safety & construction related 2 29
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 9 7
Food containers 2 4
Hangers & retail packaging 1 3
Foamed Plastic 41 15
Polystyrene cups or food packs 40 14
Foam sponge 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 21 2667
Glass or ceramic fragments 18 397
Construction material 3 2270
Paper & Cardboard 7 4
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 5 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 2
Metal 6 35
Foil wrappers 2 8
Aluminium drink cans 1 16
Tableware 1 8
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 3
Other 3 1
Appliances & electronics 1 1
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Wood 2 310
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 310
Fabric & Textiles 1 19
Clothing, towels and linen 1 19

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Previous survey in this area

Long Bay - Northern End ASHS Albany Senior High School
17 Mar, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
39
76%