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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Eric Armishaw

8 May 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Rebecca Fleet

Overview

B

5

3.3

4.2

90m x 7m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

276

Products

174

510

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 95 59
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Plastic utensils 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 3
Bottle seals & tabs 3 1
Food containers 3 5
Cable ties & zip ties 2 3
Bottle caps & lids 2 4
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 4
Food wrappers 5 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 47 18
Other Plastic 4 1
Rope 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 14 1
Clothes pegs 2 3
Gardening & farming related 2 1
Plastic sheeting 1 6
Glass & Ceramic 58 331
Glass or ceramic fragments 51 119
Construction material 7 212
Fabric & Textiles 8 57
Footwear & shoes 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 6 55
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 6 2
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 6 2
Rubber 3 59
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 58
Rubber bands 1 1
Other 3 1
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Metal 1 1
Other Metal 1 1

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