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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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The Old Boat Ramp - Old Boat Ramp

20 July 2020

The Old Boat Ramp Clean Up Crew

Peter Bell

Overview

C

1

0.8

2.0

16m x 8m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

1797

Products

230

841

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 144 64
Resin pellets C N/A
Cable ties & zip ties 3 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 20 9
Cigarette lighters 1 4
Fishing gear 2 2
Food wrappers 3 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 16 3
Rope 5 3
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Clothes pegs 1 2
Fishing line 7 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 73 18
Food containers 2 4
Bottle caps & lids 8 7
Safety & construction related 2 4
Wood 48 444
Wooden utensils 1 2
Processed timber & pallet crates 46 434
Corks 1 8
Foamed Plastic 22 19
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Other Foamed Plastic 6 10
Ear plugs 5 6
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 10 2
Glass & Ceramic 7 115
Bottles & jars 7 115
Metal 6 9
Foil wrappers 1 1
Fishing related 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 4 6
Rubber 2 182
Construction & Automotive 1 4
Rubber gloves 1 178
Paper & Cardboard 1 8
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 8

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Previous survey in this area

The Old Boat Ramp - Old Boat Ramp The Old Boat Ramp Clean Up Crew
20 May, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
2562
67%

Next survey in this area

The Old Boat Ramp - Old Boat Ramp The Old Boat Ramp Clean Up Crew
29 Jan, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
430
38%