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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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Clive Beach - Richmond road carpark

21 January 2024

The Litter Gang

Marise Gunderson

Overview

A

8

10.1

2.0

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

73

Products

146

4972

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 38 827
Glass or ceramic fragments 35 255
Bottles & jars 3 572
Plastic 37 246
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic utensils 8 26
Food wrappers 8 34
Plastic bags 3 6
Hangers & retail packaging 1 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 6
Rope 1 3
Gardening & farming related 1 14
Food containers 2 7
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Plastic sheeting 1 12
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Fishing gear 6 131
Metal 23 520
Aluminium drink cans 14 121
Foil wrappers 2 1
Construction material 3 66
Other Metal 3 134
Tableware 1 198
Foamed Plastic 19 11
Foam sponge 18 10
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 14 166
Cups, food trays & wrappers 8 112
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 6 54
Wood 9 2885
Corks 1 8
Wooden utensils 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 2876
Fabric & Textiles 5 317
Clothing, towels and linen 2 139
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 2
Carpet & furnishing 1 175
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Clive Beach - Richmond road carpark The Litter Gang
29 Oct, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
44
42%