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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Milford Beach - Volleyball Court

30 November 2023

Tomorrow Studio

Ben Crawford

Overview

B

3

3.6

5.0

60m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

745

Products

447

1315

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 317 440
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 4 6
Bottle neck rings 4 2
Bottle seals & tabs 6 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 42
Cable ties & zip ties 19 21
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Clothes pegs 2 3
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 5
Fishing gear 1 7
Fishing line 1 12
Food containers 7 7
Food wrappers 26 14
Lollipop sticks 4 3
Pens & Stationery 2 2
Plastic bags 3 8
Plastic sheeting 2 18
Plastic vehicle parts 3 7
Rope 3 1
Strapping bands & tape 40 43
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 21
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 145 200
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 34 15
Other Plastic 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 41 43
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 41 43
Glass & Ceramic 34 396
Glass or ceramic fragments 33 395
Light globes/bulbs 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 21 116
Clothing, towels and linen 9 86
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 10
Other cloth 11 20
Wood 18 295
Processed timber & pallet crates 18 295
Rubber 12 21
Chewing gum 1 2
Construction & Automotive 2 2
Rubber bands 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 6 14
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 2
Foamed Plastic 3 3
Foam sponge 2 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Other 1 1
Appliances & electronics 1 1

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