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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Point Chevalier - Harbour View

22 November 2023

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Sebastian Kammermayer

Overview

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8

7.7

8.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

140

Products

279

5224

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 207 245
Resin pellets B N/A
Straws 4 3
Bottle caps & lids 24 24
Bottle seals & tabs 3 4
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 4 3
Cigarette lighters 4 108
Safety & construction related 7 9
Clothes pegs 4 4
Pens & Stationery 4 8
Food containers 5 7
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 12 6
Lollipop sticks 6 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Strapping bands & tape 8 9
Food wrappers 23 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 87 43
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 1
Rope 1 6
Bottles <= 2 L 1 4
Foamed Plastic 40 9
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 40 9
Wood 15 4938
Corks 2 25
Wooden utensils 2 4
Processed timber & pallet crates 11 4909
Glass & Ceramic 6 19
Bottles & jars 1 12
Glass or ceramic fragments 5 7
Fabric & Textiles 4 7
Rope, line or string (natural) 2 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 6
Rubber 3 4
Construction & Automotive 3 4
Other 3 1
Personal care items 1 1
Faeces 1 N/A
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1

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