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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Jacobs River Estuary - End of Lucknow street

5 November 2023

James Hargest College - Duke of Edinburgh

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

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5

3.6

3.7

100m x 12m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

278

Products

334

14171

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 144 1930
Glass or ceramic fragments 140 1168
Bottles & jars 4 762
Plastic 105 802
Resin pellets A N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 8 51
Food wrappers 6 22
Strapping bands & tape 3 9
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 21 24
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 29 149
Plastic bags 2 16
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 4
Rope 25 190
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 19
Bottles <= 2 L 1 37
Safety & construction related 3 4
Mesh bags 1 269
Food containers 1 3
Cigarette lighters 1 4
Metal 52 491
Unidentifiable metal fragments 48 350
Aluminium drink cans 2 31
Construction material 1 105
Foil wrappers 1 5
Wood 18 10762
Processed timber & pallet crates 18 10762
Foamed Plastic 7 12
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 7 12
Fabric & Textiles 4 34
Clothing, towels and linen 1 25
Carpet & furnishing 1 5
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 3
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 1
Other 1 7
Personal care items 1 7
Rubber 1 132
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 132

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