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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Blockhouse Bay Reserve

9 September 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Rebecca Fleet

Overview

B

2

1.0

0.7

80m x 14m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

38

Products

43

222

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 21 12
Resin pellets A N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 3
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 1
Rope 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 3
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 7 25
Glass or ceramic fragments 5 12
Construction material 2 13
Fabric & Textiles 4 9
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 8
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Metal 3 170
Other Metal 2 168
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Wood 3 5
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 5
Rubber 2 1
Rubber bands 2 1

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area