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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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New Brighton Beach - Pier End

3 August 2025

Without Waste

Abel Van Bruchem

Overview

B

9

4.8

5.8

90m x 14m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

180

Products

227

608

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 164 210
Resin pellets C N/A
Cigarette lighters 1 19
Bottle seals & tabs 3 1
Fishing line 3 4
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 4 9
Cigarettes, butts & filters 16 6
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Rope 25 104
Strapping bands & tape 1 15
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 16 16
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 93 34
Foamed Plastic 38 89
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 15 80
Other Foamed Plastic 1 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 20 4
Paper & Cardboard 10 15
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 10 15
Wood 7 59
Wooden utensils 1 1
Matches and wooden fireworks parts 2 2
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 56
Rubber 5 10
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 9
Rubber bands 2 1
Metal 2 29
Aluminium drink cans 2 29
Glass & Ceramic 1 196
Bottles & jars 1 196

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Previous survey in this area

New Brighton Beach - Pier End Without Waste
13 Feb, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
67
78%