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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Fitzroy Beach - Fitzroy surf club

22 November 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Karina Brehmer

Overview

A

1

0.8

0.3

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

30

Products

59

487

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 29 69
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 3 8
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 6
Bottles <= 2 L 1 33
Plastic utensils 1 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 15 5
Bottle caps & lids 2 8
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Safety & construction related 3 3
Glass & Ceramic 19 361
Bottles & jars 2 353
Glass or ceramic fragments 17 8
Metal 5 24
Aluminium drink cans 1 16
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 4 8
Wood 2 4
Wooden utensils 2 4
Paper & Cardboard 2 28
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 27
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1
Other 2 1
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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