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

27 November 2024

Ideal Foundation

Dan Downing

Overview

B

17

5.4

40.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

74

Products

149

2063

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 68 123
Resin pellets B N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 9 62
Gardening & farming related 1 4
Clothes pegs 1 5
Rope 1 4
Cigarette lighters 1 12
Food wrappers 9 8
Straws 1 1
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 3
Pens & Stationery 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 9 13
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Food containers 3 1
Safety & construction related 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 24 5
Glass & Ceramic 49 149
Glass or ceramic fragments 49 149
Paper & Cardboard 16 29
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 16 29
Foamed Plastic 4 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 4 12
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 4 12
Metal 3 39
Other Metal 1 5
Foil wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 33
Wood 3 1703
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 1703
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Rubber 1 6
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 6

Materials

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