Measuring litter distribution on UK beaches

This study proposes a set of metrics that is built upon the Lorenz curve and Gini coefficient in economics to measure beach litter distribution. These address degree distribution, distribution patterns as well causes We analyzed dataset contains 10,262 surveys for 1803 beaches UK from 2000 2016. found on variant type while almost invariant time, with plastics potteries being least most concentrated, respectively. Give certain all litters except medical demonstrate remarkably symmetric patterns, which are increasingly strengthened over time. Furthermore, we location has substantial effect overall whereas effects seasonality climatic conditions negligible.