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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Fitzroy Beach - Fitzroy surf club

27 August 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Oliver Brenninkmeijer

Overview

B

3

1.5

0.9

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

44

Products

89

20960

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 73 245
Resin pellets B N/A
Rope 1 1
Lollipop sticks 5 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 35 109
Plastic sheeting 1 33
Parking tickets & receipts 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 3 7
Plastic bags 1 7
Food wrappers 4 2
Clothes pegs 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Straws 1 1
Food containers 1 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 4
Bottle caps & lids 8 7
Safety & construction related 1 45
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 6
Gardening & farming related 1 8
Cable ties & zip ties 1 8
Wood 7 10804
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 10804
Rubber 4 9855
Tyres 1 9853
Construction & Automotive 1 1
Rubber bands 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 2 2
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 2
Fabric & Textiles 2 53
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 53
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1

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