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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- West Side

10 September 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Ihab Azar

Overview

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3

2.4

4.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

104

Products

207

148

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 164 97
Resin pellets C N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 73 37
Lollipop sticks 3 2
Food wrappers 5 1
Straws 2 1
Clothes pegs 1 2
Bottle caps & lids 6 5
Bottle neck rings 4 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 18 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 12 25
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 14 1
Rope 1 2
Cable ties & zip ties 6 6
Other Plastic 2 1
Safety & construction related 1 1
Pens & Stationery 4 2
Strapping bands & tape 6 3
Plastic utensils 1 2
Fishing line 3 1
Mesh bags 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 14 34
Glass or ceramic fragments 13 33
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 1
Foamed Plastic 6 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 6 1
Other 6 1
Personal care items 2 1
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 6 6
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 2 4
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 2
Fabric & Textiles 4 5
Footwear & shoes 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 4
Rubber 3 2
Other Rubber (specify) 2 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Metal 3 1
Foil wrappers 3 1
Wood 1 1
Other Wood (specify) 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Mission Bay- West Side Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers
27 May, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
990
6%