In 2022, unidentifiable plastic pieces up to 2.5 centimeters were the type of waste most frequently found on Spanish beaches. In fact, they constituted more than 22 percent of the total waste recovered that year. Cigarette ends and cotton swabs were also amongst the commonly found items.
Distribution of the most common waste objects found on Spanish beaches in 2022
Characteristic
Share of waste items
Unidentifiable plastic pieces (0.5 - 2.5 cm)
22.43%
Cigarette ends
15.45%
Cotton swabs
7.84%
Unidentifiable plastic pieces (2.5 - 50 cm)
5.33%
Expanded or extruded polystyrene fragments (0.5 - 2.5 cm)
5.02%
Plastic lids
3.94%
Plastic rope (diameter < 1 cm)
3.12%
Synthetic foams
2.83%
Expanded or extruded polystyrene fragments (> 50 cm)
2.37%
Chip bags, candy and ice cream wrappers and sticks
2.02%
Expanded or extruded polystyrene fragments (2.5 - 50 cm)
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MITECO. (February 6, 2023). Distribution of the most common waste objects found on Spanish beaches in 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 20, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1254143/most-common-beach-waste-items-spain/
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MITECO. (2023). Distribution of the most common waste objects found on Spanish beaches in 2022. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: September 20, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1254143/most-common-beach-waste-items-spain/
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