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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Point Chevalier - Harbour View

17 September 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Rebecca Fleet

Overview

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3

2.8

9.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

82

Products

163

1045

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 149 131
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 73 35
Pens & Stationery 3 2
Rope 2 1
Food wrappers 7 6
Parking tickets & receipts 2 5
Bottle caps & lids 20 45
Straws 4 1
Safety & construction related 2 1
Plastic bags 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 4
Food containers 4 3
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 14 17
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Clothes pegs 6 6
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Foamed Plastic 5 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 1
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Wood 4 908
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 908
Fabric & Textiles 2 2
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 2
Rubber 2 1
Rubber bands 2 1
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1

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