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.

Laingholm Beach - Near stream

9 March 2025

Laingholm Litter Collective

Eloise Downes

Overview

B

4

3.9

2.6

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

138

Products

138

2275

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 94 1997
Glass or ceramic fragments 77 587
Construction material 15 1390
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 2 20
Plastic 26 224
Resin pellets B N/A
Vapes 1 38
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Other Plastic 8 13
Food wrappers 8 25
Strapping bands & tape 2 14
Gardening & farming related 1 95
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 18
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 20
Other 9 43
Sanitary items 6 N/A
Boat parts 3 43
Metal 3 5
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 5
Foamed Plastic 2 4
Other Foamed Plastic 2 4
Fabric & Textiles 2 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 2 1
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 1

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