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

30 November 2021

Marlborough Home Educators

Mel Ewart

Overview

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11

8.3

10.1

100m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

348

Products

348

8365

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 270 268
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Plastic bags 1 5
Straws 4 4
Bottle caps & lids 8 7
Rope 8 10
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 10
Cigarettes, butts & filters 74 11
Strapping bands & tape 6 7
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 22 25
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 84 66
Hangers & retail packaging 3 6
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 18
Bottle neck rings 3 2
Gardening & farming related 13 12
Food wrappers 21 15
Fishing gear 1 2
Gloves 2 36
Safety & construction related 11 30
Lollipop sticks 4 1
Wood 32 7711
Wooden utensils 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 31 7710
Foamed Plastic 18 129
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 26
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 4
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 11 6
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 91
Glass & Ceramic 11 20
Glass or ceramic fragments 11 20
Metal 7 6
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 4 5
Foil wrappers 3 1
Paper & Cardboard 5 6
Fireworks 2 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 4
Other 3 3
Cotton buds 2 1
Personal care items 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 221
Clothing, towels and linen 1 221
Rubber 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1

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