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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Laingholm Beach - Near stream

21 July 2024

Laingholm Litter Collective

Eloise Downes

Overview

A

6

4.5

4.0

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

112

Products

112

767

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 52 220
Resin pellets A N/A
Cable ties & zip ties 2 18
Strapping bands & tape 2 2
Plastic bags 2 164
Food wrappers 6 5
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 15 18
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 24 12
Paper & Cardboard 29 35
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 12 13
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 17 22
Glass & Ceramic 25 331
Glass or ceramic fragments 24 138
Bottles & jars 1 193
Metal 6 181
Foil wrappers 3 1
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 1
Other Metal 2 179

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