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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The Haven - Kinzett Terrace Carpark

26 November 2021

Tasman Bay Guardians

Thalassa Kawachi

Overview

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3

1.6

1.6

25m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

1084

Products

271

1509

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 210 149
Resin pellets A N/A
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Lollipop sticks 5 2
Food containers 6 14
Bottle caps & lids 11 25
Other Plastic 5 14
Cigarette lighters 1 5
Clothes pegs 3 7
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 61 45
Food wrappers 41 6
Plastic bags 4 6
Cigarettes, butts & filters 30 4
Safety & construction related 2 2
Hangers & retail packaging 3 3
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 7
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 35 7
Foamed Plastic 32 7
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 7 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Foam glazier spacers 4 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 20 4
Metal 8 58
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 9
Other Metal 1 4
Foil wrappers 5 2
Gas bottles, drums & buckets ( > 4 L) 1 43
Wood 7 1250
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 1250
Other 4 1
Cotton buds 2 1
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Glass & Ceramic 3 24
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 5
Construction material 1 19
Fabric & Textiles 3 17
Other cloth 2 8
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 9
Rubber 2 2
Rubber bands 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 1

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