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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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Long Bay - Northern End ASHS

17 March 2021

Albany Senior High School

Wendy McDonald

Overview

B

16

9.3

14.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

39

Products

78

267

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 53 34
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 2 2
Other Plastic 1 1
Plastic utensils 1 14
Hangers & retail packaging 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 1
Food wrappers 10 1
Clothes pegs 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 3 2
Food containers 5 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 18 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Metal 7 47
Other Metal 2 41
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 5 6
Foamed Plastic 6 3
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Other Foamed Plastic 3 1
Wood 4 137
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 134
Wooden utensils 1 3
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 2 7
Clothing, towels and linen 2 7
Other 2 2
Personal care items 2 2
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 35
Construction material 1 35

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