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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Riverton Beach - Princess Street End

23 March 2024

James Hargest College - Duke of Edinburgh

Alex Sandiford

Overview

A

2

0.5

0.5

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

9

Products

18

1041

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 10 221
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 59
Construction material 1 4
Glass or ceramic fragments 8 158
Plastic 5 26
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 1 5
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 4
Food containers 1 9
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 7
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1
Wood 1 792
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 792

Materials

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