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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Mission Bay - east side garden Court

19 August 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

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Overview

B

4

2.0

4.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

140

Products

279

478

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 177 176
Resin pellets B N/A
Hangers & retail packaging 11 4
Safety & construction related 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 78 62
Gardening & farming related 4 2
Bottle caps & lids 13 19
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 12 13
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 19
Clothes pegs 2 3
Food containers 11 19
Food wrappers 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 14 6
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Other Plastic 1 3
Strapping bands & tape 9 13
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Cable ties & zip ties 5 7
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Pens & Stationery 3 1
Glass & Ceramic 54 116
Glass or ceramic fragments 54 116
Wood 14 116
Other Wood (specify) 2 5
Processed timber & pallet crates 10 109
Wooden utensils 2 2
Foamed Plastic 9 31
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 7 29
Ear plugs 1 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 9 3
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 9 3
Rubber 7 7
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 3
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 6 4
Paper & Cardboard 4 6
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 6
Other 3 16
Personal care items 1 1
Appliances & electronics 1 15
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Metal 2 7
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 7

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