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

beach-icon Beach.

Stanmore Bay - East

3 July 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Gaby Mowbray

Overview

B

8

7.3

8.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

279

Products

558

2148

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 343 334
Resin pellets B N/A
Strapping bands & tape 37 20
Food wrappers 17 22
Hangers & retail packaging 3 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 30 6
Fishing line 62 45
Rope 47 36
Cable ties & zip ties 13 28
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 49 49
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Gardening & farming related 4 2
Bottle seals & tabs 3 1
Safety & construction related 5 4
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Pens & Stationery 1 2
Other Plastic 4 22
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 49 52
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 16 40
Fabric & Textiles 64 451
Rope, line or string (natural) 13 137
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 43 264
Backpacks & bags 1 9
Clothing, towels and linen 4 5
Footwear & shoes 3 36
Glass & Ceramic 56 362
Glass or ceramic fragments 52 134
Construction material 4 228
Foamed Plastic 29 42
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Foam sponge 16 39
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 11 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Rubber 22 63
Rubber footwear 1 8
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 20 48
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 7
Other 20 11
Personal care items 6 11
Sanitary items 14 N/A
Metal 17 21
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 9
Construction material 3 8
Foil wrappers 11 4
Wood 6 863
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 861
Wooden utensils 1 2
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1

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