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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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Taipa Point - Sailing club

9 February 2021

EcoSolutions

Sharee Cawley

Overview

B

7

2.8

1.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

10

Products

20

22

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 9 8
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic utensils 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Food wrappers 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 1
Rubber 3 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 1
Fabric & Textiles 3 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 3 1
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Foamed Plastic 1 2
Foam glazier spacers 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 1 9
Bottles & jars 1 9

Materials

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