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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Point Chevalier - Harbour View

14 May 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Rebecca Fleet

Overview

B

5

2.9

2.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

201

Products

402

481

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 229 142
Resin pellets C N/A
Gardening & farming related 3 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 10 2
Lollipop sticks 11 4
Straws 1 1
Other Plastic 2 1
Safety & construction related 3 6
Bottle caps & lids 13 12
Clothes pegs 4 8
Food wrappers 11 1
Pens & Stationery 3 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 142 76
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 17 20
Foamed Plastic 135 8
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 121 5
Polystyrene cups or food packs 12 2
Paper & Cardboard 8 6
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 7 3
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 3
Fabric & Textiles 7 18
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 6 16
Clothing, towels and linen 1 2
Wood 6 67
Wooden utensils 1 2
Corks 1 11
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 54
Other 6 2
Cotton buds 2 2
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Metal 5 4
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Foil wrappers 2 1
Other Metal 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 3 11
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 10
Light globes/bulbs 1 1
Rubber 3 223
Rubber footwear 1 221
Rubber bands 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1

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