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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Milford Beach - Volleyball Court

3 August 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Dan Downing

Overview

B

55

64.2

41.3

50m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

854

Products

427

1114

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 292 417
Resin pellets B N/A
Plastic bags 1 11
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 49 109
Pens & Stationery 4 9
Hangers & retail packaging 4 7
Bottle seals & tabs 6 1
Cable ties & zip ties 7 13
Food wrappers 23 12
Strapping bands & tape 22 13
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Straws 1 6
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 26 26
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 48 117
Lollipop sticks 4 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 64 25
Food containers 8 24
Bottle caps & lids 24 40
Foamed Plastic 50 75
Foam glazier spacers 6 5
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 58
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 40 12
Paper & Cardboard 25 33
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 24 24
Cardboard boxes 1 9
Fabric & Textiles 17 89
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 15 33
Other cloth 1 1
Clothing, towels and linen 1 55
Glass & Ceramic 16 433
Glass or ceramic fragments 14 114
Light globes/bulbs 1 1
Construction material 1 318
Rubber 10 13
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 7 12
Rubber bands 3 1
Wood 10 36
Other Wood (specify) 1 1
Corks 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 8 34
Metal 5 18
Construction material 2 14
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 1
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A

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