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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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Milford Beach - Volleyball Court

6 March 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Miki Onodera

Overview

B

6

4.0

4.0

50m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

566

Products

283

1016

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 231 472
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 7 9
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 12 51
Food wrappers 18 8
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 1
Fishing line 3 2
Safety & construction related 3 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 168 385
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Drink package rings 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Rope 2 6
Other Plastic 6 2
Straws 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 12 469
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 9 2
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Footwear & shoes 1 465
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 12 10
Cups, food trays & wrappers 12 10
Foamed Plastic 9 9
Polystyrene cups or food packs 4 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 8
Glass & Ceramic 7 30
Glass or ceramic fragments 7 30
Wood 5 8
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 8
Rubber 4 8
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 7
Metal 2 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 3
Other 1 7
Personal care items 1 7

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Previous survey in this area

Milford Beach - Volleyball Court Tomorrow Studio
30 Nov, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
745
72%