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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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Island Bay - The Surf Club Rooms

16 December 2021

Mountains to Sea Wellington

Jorge Jimenez

Overview

A

5

4.8

2.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

490

Products

980

3725

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 800 959
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 3 18
Straws 3 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 295 237
Plastic utensils 1 10
Cable ties & zip ties 3 1
Rope 6 2
Strapping bands & tape 13 7
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 12 12
Food wrappers 46 99
Plastic vehicle parts 2 17
Bacterial habitat wheels 5 4
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 65 115
Food containers 16 43
Cigarettes, butts & filters 194 84
Lollipop sticks 26 6
Clothes pegs 8 18
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 59 208
Safety & construction related 31 16
Plastic sheeting 7 36
Pens & Stationery 3 18
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Foamed Plastic 119 29
Ear plugs 3 4
Foam glazier spacers 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 111 19
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 3 5
Wood 19 383
Other Wood (specify) 1 2
Processed timber & pallet crates 18 381
Metal 15 61
Construction material 4 27
Foil wrappers 11 34
Glass & Ceramic 11 2275
Glass or ceramic fragments 5 5
Construction material 6 2270
Other 7 4
Personal care items 2 3
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Cotton buds 2 1
Rubber 7 8
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 3
Construction & Automotive 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 4
Paper & Cardboard 2 6
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 6

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Previous survey in this area

Island Bay - The Surf Club Rooms Victoria University Geography Litter Monitoring Group
18 Sep, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
338
91%

Next survey in this area

Island Bay - The Surf Club Rooms Sustainable Coastlines
29 Jan, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
313
88%