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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Cheltenham Beach, Mataia Rd

7 November 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Rebecca Fleet

Overview

A

3

2.3

0.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

52

Products

105

212

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 65 65
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 3 7
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 6 13
Rope 1 13
Fishing line 2 1
Fishing gear 1 9
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 9 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 23 17
Food containers 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 17 1
Paper & Cardboard 25 76
Fireworks 13 75
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 12 1
Metal 3 14
Other Metal 3 14
Fabric & Textiles 3 3
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 3
Foamed Plastic 3 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 2
Wood 2 47
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 47
Other 2 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Cotton buds 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 3
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 3
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1

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