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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Midway Beach - Beacon Reserve

25 January 2021

Sustainable Coastlines

Emily Willock

Overview

A

11

4.0

5.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

14

Products

29

221

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 15 16
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Food wrappers 3 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 5
Strapping bands & tape 2 2
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Plastic bags 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 6 196
Bottles & jars 2 6
Construction material 4 190
Rubber 2 2
Chewing gum 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Other 2 1
Personal care items 2 1
Paper & Cardboard 2 3
Cardboard boxes 1 2
Fireworks 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 2
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 2
Metal 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1

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