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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Laingholm Beach - Near stream

9 November 2024

Laingholm Litter Collective

Eloise Downes

Overview

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4

8.0

2.0

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

384

Products

384

3297

Type Count Weight (g)
Paper & Cardboard 255 2322
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 154 149
Fireworks 101 2173
Plastic 62 97
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 4 7
Bottle seals & tabs 2 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 27 64
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 7
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 25 13
Glass & Ceramic 37 633
Glass or ceramic fragments 29 194
Construction material 8 439
Metal 20 20
Foil wrappers 14 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Other Metal 4 15
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 4 215
Clothing, towels and linen 3 214
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Wood 4 8
Wooden utensils 4 8
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Foamed Plastic 1 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 2

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