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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Cheltenham Beach, Mataia Rd

10 March 2025

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Bailey Labelle

Overview

B

3

3.5

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

124

Products

247

285

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 160 48
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 4 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 48 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 79 30
Cable ties & zip ties 10 4
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Hangers & retail packaging 3 2
Food wrappers 1 1
Fishing line 11 2
Glass & Ceramic 36 175
Glass or ceramic fragments 32 102
Construction material 4 73
Fabric & Textiles 36 42
Rope, line or string (natural) 7 20
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 28 21
Paper & Cardboard 7 12
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 3
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 3 9
Other 6 6
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Personal care items 4 6
Metal 2 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1

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