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 England Beach Reserve - Northern End

15 October 2024

Ecotricity

Janey Taylor

Overview

B

10

10.0

33.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

97

Products

194

713

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 121 116
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 48 28
Fishing line 10 6
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 6
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Food containers 2 5
Lollipop sticks 3 2
Safety & construction related 1 2
Pens & Stationery 1 4
Bottle caps & lids 7 13
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 2
Gloves 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 20 15
Other Plastic 1 2
Parking tickets & receipts 1 4
Food wrappers 15 25
Glass & Ceramic 28 135
Glass or ceramic fragments 28 135
Metal 12 55
Aluminium drink cans 1 13
Foil wrappers 7 39
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 2
Other Metal 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 9 83
Clothing, towels and linen 3 75
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 6 8
Paper & Cardboard 9 13
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 2 5
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 7 8
Foamed Plastic 7 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 7 1
Other 4 0
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Rubber 2 35
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Other Rubber (specify) 1 34
Wood 2 275
Wooden utensils 1 2
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 273

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