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

30 April 2022

Mountains to Sea Wellington

Jorge Jimenez

Overview

A

22

12.8

4.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

244

Products

489

1126

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 365 402
Resin pellets A N/A
Cable ties & zip ties 11 2
Fishing line 6 1
Food wrappers 20 19
Rope 5 24
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 14 6
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 8 145
Cigarette lighters 1 6
Plastic utensils 1 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 173 56
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Bacterial habitat wheels 11 5
Bottle neck rings 4 2
Clothes pegs 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 18 32
Lollipop sticks 12 5
Straws 4 9
Parking tickets & receipts 3 1
Food containers 22 70
Cigarettes, butts & filters 50 13
Foamed Plastic 87 24
Ear plugs 3 6
Foam glazier spacers 3 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 81 16
Wood 15 149
Processed timber & pallet crates 13 136
Other Wood (specify) 1 5
Corks 1 8
Fabric & Textiles 10 502
Other cloth 9 126
Footwear & shoes 1 376
Rubber 5 9
Construction & Automotive 3 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 8
Paper & Cardboard 3 21
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 18
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 3
Glass & Ceramic 2 15
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 15
Metal 1 4
Foil wrappers 1 4
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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