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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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Eastern Beach - Playground

27 November 2019

Macleans College

Brodie Thomas

Overview

B

21

12.3

4.2

100m x 16m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

81

Products

129

636

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 69 57
Resin pellets A N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Rope 3 19
Lollipop sticks 4 1
Food wrappers 3 4
Fishing line 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 28 5
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 29 24
Glass & Ceramic 24 254
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 23 62
Bottles & jars 1 192
Wood 17 175
Wooden utensils 2 2
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 143
Other Wood (specify) 9 30
Paper & Cardboard 12 119
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 6 8
Fireworks 5 36
Cardboard boxes 1 75
Metal 5 28
Other Metal 1 21
Construction material 4 7
Rubber 1 2
Other Rubber (specify) 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 1 1

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