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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

12 December 2021

Use Your Ecologic

Teresina Robredo

Overview

A

15

32.5

11.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

223

Products

446

950

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 327 313
Resin pellets D N/A
Rope 5 2
Pens & Stationery 5 2
Food containers 2 1
Hangers & retail packaging 3 1
Safety & construction related 6 9
Lollipop sticks 13 5
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 7 16
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 180 52
Bottle caps & lids 29 33
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 11 92
Strapping bands & tape 14 11
Straws 1 7
Clothes pegs 3 8
Cigarettes, butts & filters 30 14
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 7
Fishing line 1 35
Food wrappers 16 18
Foamed Plastic 60 50
Foam sponge 4 6
Ear plugs 2 4
Polystyrene cups or food packs 36 5
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 18 35
Metal 16 38
Other Metal 1 10
Foil wrappers 3 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 12 27
Paper & Cardboard 13 25
Cups, food trays & wrappers 12 15
Fireworks 1 10
Glass & Ceramic 10 22
Construction material 2 5
Glass or ceramic fragments 8 17
Other 9 12
Personal care items 3 4
Paraffin or wax 3 8
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Wood 7 489
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 486
Wooden utensils 1 3
Rubber 4 1
Rubber bands 4 1

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Previous survey in this area

Point Chevalier - Harbour View Use Your Ecologic
02 May, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
116
88%

Next survey in this area

Point Chevalier - Harbour View Use Your Ecologic
10 Jul, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
110
87%