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

beach-icon Beach.

Eastern Beach - Playground

15 June 2021

Dannemora Howick Girl Guides

Marina Twentyman

Overview

A

13

6.5

12.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

85

Products

170

783

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 133 283
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle neck rings 3 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Other Plastic 1 3
Fishing line 2 9
Food containers 1 1
Straws 2 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 40 23
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 7 6
Plastic bags 2 130
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 22 14
Rope 9 21
Food wrappers 12 14
Cigarettes, butts & filters 7 4
Lollipop sticks 8 4
Bottle caps & lids 15 49
Fabric & Textiles 11 50
Other cloth 11 50
Foamed Plastic 6 7
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 3 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Other Foamed Plastic 2 2
Rubber 5 5
Rubber footwear 2 4
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 1
Wood 5 411
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 411
Glass & Ceramic 4 24
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 4 24
Other 3 2
Personal care items 2 2
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 3 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 3 1

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