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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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New Brighton Beach - Pier End

13 February 2025

Without Waste

Abel van Bruchem

Overview

B

4

1.2

1.3

90m x 14m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

67

Products

85

326

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 62 48
Resin pellets B N/A
Rope 1 15
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 22 19
Bottle caps & lids 2 4
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 8 1
Food wrappers 20 5
Straws 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 8 15
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 11
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 6 4
Glass & Ceramic 5 4
Glass or ceramic fragments 5 4
Foamed Plastic 4 2
Ear plugs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Metal 3 5
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 5
Wood 1 250
Other Wood (specify) 1 250
Rubber 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

New Brighton Beach - Pier End Without Waste
05 Nov, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
92
73%