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

beach-icon Beach.

Fitzroy Beach - Fitzroy surf club

27 January 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Karina Brehmer

Overview

A

1

0.5

0.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

17

Products

34

154

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 12 20
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 4 6
Food wrappers 1 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 2
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 7 37
Glass or ceramic fragments 7 37
Metal 5 14
Other Metal 2 8
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 6
Paper & Cardboard 4 24
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 24
Other 3 2
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Personal care items 1 2
Wood 2 3
Wooden utensils 2 3
Rubber 1 54
Rubber footwear 1 54

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