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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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Stanmore Bay - East

18 April 2021

The Green Team

Michele Irvine

Overview

B

5

8.3

2.9

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

222

Products

222

246

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 179 97
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 49 4
Plastic bags 30 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 36 10
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Food containers 7 5
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 4
Plastic utensils 1 3
Plastic vehicle parts 1 8
Bottle seals & tabs 4 1
Pens & Stationery 2 2
Cable ties & zip ties 3 2
Gardening & farming related 1 12
Strapping bands & tape 15 5
Other Plastic 1 26
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Safety & construction related 1 2
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Rope 9 5
Fishing line 12 3
Glass & Ceramic 17 70
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 1
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 4
Bottles & jars 12 40
Construction material 3 25
Other 9 3
Sanitary items 6 N/A
Personal care items 2 2
Other 1 1
Rubber 8 18
Rubber footwear 2 15
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 6 3
Fabric & Textiles 6 55
Clothing, towels and linen 5 52
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 3
Foamed Plastic 3 3
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 3

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Previous survey in this area

Stanmore Bay - East The Green Team
12 Dec, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
239
55%

Next survey in this area

Stanmore Bay - East Sustainable Coastlines
14 Dec, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
110
75%