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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Mission Bay- West Side

10 December 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Laura Block

Overview

B

11

33.0

33.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

97

Products

194

206

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 137 81
Resin pellets B N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 9 7
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 51 21
Cigarettes, butts & filters 23 9
Straws 1 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Food wrappers 13 5
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 4
Cable ties & zip ties 5 4
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 7 10
Strapping bands & tape 5 4
Safety & construction related 1 2
Gardening & farming related 2 1
Rope 10 10
Other Plastic 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 20 38
Fireworks 12 28
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 6
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 6 4
Glass & Ceramic 9 34
Glass or ceramic fragments 9 34
Wood 9 36
Processed timber & pallet crates 9 36
Other 6 7
Personal care items 1 7
Sanitary items 5 N/A
Rubber 4 3
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 2
Fabric & Textiles 4 4
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 3
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Foamed Plastic 3 2
Ear plugs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Metal 2 1
Foil wrappers 2 1

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