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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Green Bay Beach

23 September 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Rebecca Fleet

Overview

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3

2.8

3.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

122

Products

243

3880

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 103 149
Resin pellets C N/A
Lollipop sticks 6 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 50 20
Food wrappers 9 7
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Bottle caps & lids 10 25
Cigarette lighters 2 28
Straws 4 3
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Other Plastic 5 19
Plastic sheeting 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Food containers 3 26
Bottle neck rings 5 1
Safety & construction related 1 1
Gardening & farming related 2 8
Pens & Stationery 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 94 1013
Bottles & jars 1 154
Glass or ceramic fragments 91 390
Construction material 2 469
Foamed Plastic 31 53
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 29 9
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 44
Fabric & Textiles 4 1665
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 1560
Clothing, towels and linen 1 105
Wood 3 972
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 972
Paper & Cardboard 3 3
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 3 3
Metal 3 23
Other Metal 1 19
Foil wrappers 2 4
Rubber 2 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 2

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area