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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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Eastern Beach - Playground

10 March 2026

Dannemora Howick Girl Guides

Marina Twentyman

Overview

B

25

14.2

2.9

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

38

Products

76

151

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 41 48
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 2
Bottle caps & lids 3 3
Rope 8 20
Lollipop sticks 2 2
Food wrappers 8 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 10
Food containers 1 1
Plastic utensils 1 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 2
Fabric & Textiles 12 16
Rope, line or string (natural) 7 10
Other cloth 5 6
Glass & Ceramic 9 46
Glass or ceramic fragments 9 46
Other 6 6
Personal care items 5 6
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Metal 3 26
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 2
Other Metal 1 24
Paper & Cardboard 3 4
Fireworks 3 4
Rubber 2 5
Chewing gum 1 2
Other Rubber (specify) 1 3

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Previous survey in this area

Eastern Beach - Playground Dannemora Howick Girl Guides
25 Nov, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
15
53%