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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 May 2020

The Old Boat Ramp Clean Up Crew

Peter Bell

Overview

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1

0.6

1.5

16m x 8m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

2562

Products

328

1911

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 189 157
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 25 4
Rope 25 34
Food wrappers 11 2
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 33 24
Straws 2 2
Strapping bands & tape 3 6
Pens & Stationery 2 4
Clothes pegs 2 4
Fishing line 7 1
Cigarette lighters 2 20
Cigarettes, butts & filters 72 18
Bottles <= 2 L 1 36
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Wood 90 1233
Corks 3 30
Processed timber & pallet crates 87 1203
Foamed Plastic 30 32
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 17 26
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 11 2
Ear plugs 2 4
Metal 12 143
Other cans (<= 4 L) 2 100
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 6 12
Fishing related 2 1
Aluminium drink cans 2 30
Rubber 5 84
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 5 84
Glass & Ceramic 1 190
Bottles & jars 1 190
Fabric & Textiles 1 72
Other cloth 1 72

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Previous survey in this area

The Old Boat Ramp - Old Boat Ramp The Old Boat Ramp Clean Up Crew
29 Jan, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
1219
65%

Next survey in this area

The Old Boat Ramp - Old Boat Ramp The Old Boat Ramp Clean Up Crew
20 Jul, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
1797
72%