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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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Eastern Beach - Playground

27 February 2024

Dannemora Howick Girl Guides

Marina Twentyman

Overview

B

15

29.8

29.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

50

Products

100

155

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 66 59
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Bottle caps & lids 4 6
Pens & Stationery 2 1
Lollipop sticks 2 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 9 5
Other Plastic 3 20
Straws 1 1
Food wrappers 5 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 9 2
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 18 6
Fishing line 8 13
Glass & Ceramic 9 39
Glass or ceramic fragments 9 39
Other 6 12
Personal care items 5 12
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Metal 5 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Foil wrappers 4 1
Paper & Cardboard 3 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 1
Rubber 3 3
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1
Wood 3 30
Wooden utensils 2 2
Other Wood (specify) 1 28
Foamed Plastic 3 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Foam sponge 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 2 6
Other cloth 1 5
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Eastern Beach - Playground Dannemora Howick Girl Guides
14 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
114
76%