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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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Laingholm Beach - Near stream

3 March 2024

Laingholm Litter Collective

Eloise Downes

Overview

B

4

4.0

2.0

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

138

Products

138

3363

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 80 2698
Construction material 27 2358
Glass or ceramic fragments 53 340
Metal 28 462
Other Metal 2 58
Construction material 21 112
Unidentifiable metal fragments 4 290
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Plastic 23 197
Resin pellets B N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 2
Strapping bands & tape 1 2
Food wrappers 5 3
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 84
Plastic bags 5 28
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 9 77
Other 6 2
Personal care items 1 2
Sanitary items 5 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 1 4
Other cloth 1 4

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Previous survey in this area

Laingholm Beach - Near stream Laingholm Litter Collective
03 Dec, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
121
20%