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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Gemstone Beach - Mullans Road Carpark

22 January 2024

James Hargest College - Duke of Edinburgh

Olivia Scarlett

Overview

B

4

1.5

0.8

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

42

Products

85

2143

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 74 153
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing nets 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 13 3
Food wrappers 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 6 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 9 14
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Rope 42 131
Fabric & Textiles 5 28
Clothing, towels and linen 1 24
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 4 4
Glass & Ceramic 5 1948
Construction material 5 1948
Metal 1 14
Aluminium drink cans 1 14

Materials

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