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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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Cheltenham Beach, Mataia Rd

8 April 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Lucie Spencer

Overview

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3

3.0

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

124

Products

249

383

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 152 64
Resin pellets C N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 82 44
Cigarettes, butts & filters 7 1
Plastic utensils 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 2 5
Clothes pegs 1 2
Food wrappers 12 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 45 5
Fishing line 2 1
Foamed Plastic 29 9
Polystyrene cups or food packs 16 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 13 8
Fabric & Textiles 21 54
Rope, line or string (natural) 4 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 17 53
Wood 12 61
Processed timber & pallet crates 12 61
Other 11 2
Sanitary items 10 N/A
Personal care items 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 8 94
Glass or ceramic fragments 8 94
Rubber 6 10
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 6 10
Metal 5 88
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Aluminium drink cans 1 84
Foil wrappers 3 1
Paper & Cardboard 5 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 5 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Cheltenham Beach, Mataia Rd Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers
23 Jan, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
344
74%