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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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Point Chevalier - Harbour View

8 February 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Gracie Durgin

Overview

B

8

6.7

1.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

58

Products

115

7561

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 56 156
Resin pellets B N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 4 8
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Straws 3 1
Food containers 3 4
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Food wrappers 3 1
Parking tickets & receipts 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 30 113
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Other Plastic 6 9
Safety & construction related 1 15
Wood 14 7318
Wooden utensils 2 6
Processed timber & pallet crates 12 7312
Fabric & Textiles 12 7
Clothing, towels and linen 5 3
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 2
Other cloth 4 2
Foamed Plastic 12 64
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 8 62
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Metal 10 5
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 4
Foil wrappers 7 1
Paper & Cardboard 6 9
Cups, food trays & wrappers 5 8
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Rubber 2 2
Other Rubber (specify) 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Point Chevalier - Harbour View Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers
22 Nov, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
140
89%