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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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Point Chevalier - Harbour View

2 May 2021

Use Your Ecologic

Teresina Robredo

Overview

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8

8.0

9.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

116

Products

231

103

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 182 65
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 106 26
Safety & construction related 2 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Straws 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 16 12
Drink package rings 4 1
Food wrappers 21 6
Cigarette lighters 1 8
Lollipop sticks 4 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 23 5
Food containers 2 1
Foamed Plastic 21 4
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 6 2
Foam sponge 7 1
Other Foamed Plastic 8 1
Paper & Cardboard 9 2
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 7 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 1
Metal 4 4
Other Metal 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 3
Fabric & Textiles 4 1
Clothing, towels and linen 4 1
Glass & Ceramic 4 9
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 9
Other 3 6
Personal care items 2 6
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Wood 2 10
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 10
Rubber 2 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1

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