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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Little Shoal Bay - East

23 May 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Rebecca Fleet

Overview

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6

3.8

3.7

100m x 20m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

114

Products

227

2015

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 101 682
Glass or ceramic fragments 93 332
Bottles & jars 2 111
Construction material 6 239
Plastic 80 173
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 13 31
Food wrappers 9 4
Food containers 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Straws 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 2
Other Plastic 7 12
Plastic bags 2 3
Fishing gear 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 34 20
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Safety & construction related 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 89
Foamed Plastic 25 24
Foam glazier spacers 2 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 22 22
Rubber 8 168
Rubber footwear 1 117
Other Rubber (specify) 1 12
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 5 38
Rubber bands 1 1
Metal 4 734
Construction material 3 682
Other Metal 1 52
Paper & Cardboard 3 3
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 3 3
Fabric & Textiles 3 210
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 43
Clothing, towels and linen 1 36
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 131
Other 2 1
Cotton buds 2 1
Wood 1 20
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 20

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