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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Laingholm Beach - Near stream

3 December 2023

Laingholm Litter Collective

Eloise Downes

Overview

B

5

6.7

6.3

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

121

Products

121

1368

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 67 830
Construction material 30 600
Glass or ceramic fragments 37 230
Plastic 24 40
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 16 21
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 19
Paper & Cardboard 15 85
Fireworks 7 54
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 7 30
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Wood 8 400
Processed timber & pallet crates 8 400
Metal 4 9
Metal vehicle parts 1 4
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 4
Foil wrappers 1 1
Rubber 2 3
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1

Materials

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