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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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St Heliers - St Heliers playground

22 January 2020

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Natalia Groom

Overview

B

14

10.0

7.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

110

Products

221

536

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 128 378
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 59 25
Food wrappers 27 3
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Food containers 2 5
Plastic vehicle parts 1 1
Parking tickets & receipts 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 7 6
Straws 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 4 170
Cigarettes, butts & filters 21 163
Rope 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 43 123
Construction material 2 12
Glass or ceramic fragments 41 111
Fabric & Textiles 20 9
Rope, line or string (natural) 8 1
Other cloth 12 8
Paper & Cardboard 14 8
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 13 7
Rubber 5 3
Rubber bands 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 1
Other Rubber (specify) 1 1
Metal 4 8
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 4 8
Foamed Plastic 3 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Wood 3 4
Wooden utensils 3 4
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

St Heliers - St Heliers playground Plastic Free St Helier's
15 Oct, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
134
79%

Next survey in this area

St Heliers - St Heliers playground Sustainable Coastlines
19 May, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
54
64%