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

beach-icon Beach.

New Brighton Beach - Pier End

5 November 2024

Without Waste

Kate Gislason

Overview

B

6

2.3

2.5

90m x 14m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

92

Products

116

785

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 84 56
Resin pellets B N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 14
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Pens & Stationery 1 5
Strapping bands & tape 1 4
Rope 1 3
Food wrappers 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Fishing line 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 4 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 66 20
Paper & Cardboard 19 47
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 6
Fireworks 18 41
Fabric & Textiles 5 450
Clothing, towels and linen 3 448
Rope, line or string (natural) 2 2
Glass & Ceramic 4 212
Bottles & jars 3 191
Construction material 1 21
Wood 2 2
Wooden utensils 2 2
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Metal 1 17
Aluminium drink cans 1 17

Materials

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