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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

19 May 2020

Sustainable Coastlines

Shawn Elise Tierney

Overview

A

3

2.5

2.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

54

Products

107

171

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 66 64
Resin pellets A N/A
Strapping bands & tape 4 3
Food wrappers 6 1
Bottle caps & lids 11 12
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 9 3
Food containers 2 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 12 18
Cigarettes, butts & filters 12 1
Cable ties & zip ties 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 6 19
Other Plastic 2 4
Fabric & Textiles 11 60
Other cloth 10 59
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 11 16
Glass or ceramic fragments 11 16
Other 9 1
Sanitary items 8 N/A
Personal care items 1 1
Foamed Plastic 3 3
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Metal 3 3
Foil wrappers 2 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Rubber 2 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 2
Wood 2 22
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 22

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

St Heliers - St Heliers playground Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers
22 Jan, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
110
59%

Next survey in this area

St Heliers - St Heliers playground Aces Education
12 Nov, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
232
82%