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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Marlborough Sounds - Picton Foreshore

14 March 2021

Envirohub Marlborough

Tash Luxton

Overview

A

12

18.0

3.0

100m x 6m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

525

Products

315

225

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 152 119
Resin pellets C N/A
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Food wrappers 27 8
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 23 13
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Fishing line 4 1
Safety & construction related 3 1
Fishing gear 1 3
Cigarette lighters 1 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 61 10
Straws 2 1
Rope 5 51
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 6 8
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 11 14
Foamed Plastic 130 6
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 130 6
Metal 10 5
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 4
Foil wrappers 7 1
Glass & Ceramic 10 23
Glass or ceramic fragments 10 23
Paper & Cardboard 7 3
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 6 2
Wood 3 67
Corks 1 9
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 58
Rubber 2 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1

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