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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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Maritime Foreshore

6 June 2026

AFTER - Athletes for the Environment

Reani Singh

Overview

D

24

19.2

43.9

12m x 12m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

21153

Products

3046

78812

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 2453 33699
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 147 7300
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 56 6400
Food containers 265 4400
Plastic bags 819 2565
Pens & Stationery 35 265
Cosmetics and medical packaging 55 2000
Bottle caps & lids 281 782
Cigarette lighters 22 336
Plastic utensils 32 88
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 15 200
Straws 18 23
Other Plastic 142 2196
Food wrappers 41 63
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 524 7080
Foamed Plastic 181 1495
Foam sponge 181 1495
Paper & Cardboard 112 3600
Cups, food trays & wrappers 112 3600
Fabric & Textiles 110 15180
Footwear & shoes 55 7880
Clothing, towels and linen 16 2400
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 7 300
Other cloth 27 3900
Rope, line or string (natural) 5 700
Metal 109 3918
Aluminium drink cans 93 3400
Foil wrappers 14 500
Construction material 2 18
Glass & Ceramic 60 16180
Bottles & jars 53 15800
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 7 380
Wood 18 3600
Processed timber & pallet crates 18 3600
Other 3 1140
Appliances & electronics 3 1140

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area