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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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Laingholm Beach - Near stream

11 February 2023

Laingholm Litter Collective

Eloise Downes

Overview

A

5

4.4

1.5

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

166

Products

166

1894

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 105 351
Resin pellets B N/A
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 41 59
Plastic utensils 2 3
Strapping bands & tape 8 7
Food wrappers 29 33
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 4
Other Plastic 7 11
Bottle caps & lids 7 205
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 28
Glass & Ceramic 37 1140
Bottles & jars 29 143
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 3
Construction material 7 994
Fabric & Textiles 14 213
Other cloth 1 26
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 13 187
Foamed Plastic 6 167
Ear plugs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 5 166
Metal 4 23
Other Metal 1 18
Foil wrappers 2 1
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 4

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Previous survey in this area

Laingholm Beach - Near stream Laingholm Litter Collective
08 Oct, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
80
62%

Next survey in this area

Laingholm Beach - Near stream Laingholm Litter Collective
21 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
116
47%