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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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Pilot Bay - Mid Pilot Bay

28 June 2022

Brother New Zealand

Carla Fonseca - Paris

Overview

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11

8.6

6.9

100m x 13m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

244

Products

317

318

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 199 78
Resin pellets C N/A
Food wrappers 11 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 40 13
Cigarettes, butts & filters 79 15
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 35 13
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Other Plastic 2 2
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 1
Food containers 2 4
Hangers & retail packaging 2 1
Rope 6 1
Bottle caps & lids 15 20
Foamed Plastic 85 5
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 71 2
Ear plugs 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 12 1
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Wood 17 212
Processed timber & pallet crates 17 212
Metal 6 4
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 3
Foil wrappers 4 1
Rubber 4 12
Rubber bands 2 1
Chewing gum 1 1
Rubber footwear 1 10
Glass & Ceramic 3 4
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 4
Other 2 2
Cotton buds 1 1
Personal care items 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Pilot Bay - Mid Pilot Bay Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers
12 Jun, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
98
88%

Next survey in this area

Pilot Bay - Mid Pilot Bay Brother New Zealand
23 Nov, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
68
87%