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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

11 July 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Gaby Mowbray

Overview

B

5

4.9

3.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

179

Products

358

518

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 243 157
Resin pellets A N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 48
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 73 44
Fishing line 21 8
Gardening & farming related 9 7
Food wrappers 16 4
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 1
Cable ties & zip ties 7 8
Safety & construction related 3 3
Rope 8 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 22 7
Pens & Stationery 3 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 56 3
Bottle caps & lids 6 11
Other Plastic 6 8
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 39 111
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 25 65
Rope, line or string (natural) 4 8
Clothing, towels and linen 9 37
Other cloth 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 19 50
Glass or ceramic fragments 19 50
Wood 15 163
Processed timber & pallet crates 15 163
Other 13 8
Other 1 2
Personal care items 4 5
Sanitary items 7 N/A
Batteries (Household) 1 1
Foamed Plastic 12 12
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 11 11
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Rubber 6 7
Chewing gum 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 5 6
Paper & Cardboard 6 6
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 5 5
Metal 5 4
Foil wrappers 3 2
Construction material 1 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Cheltenham Beach, Mataia Rd Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers
08 Apr, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
124
73%