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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

17 August 2022

Mountains to Sea Wellington

Rosa Harper

Overview

B

4

3.0

3.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

118

Products

235

541

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 209 387
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 73 91
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Lollipop sticks 7 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 37 19
Safety & construction related 1 87
Food wrappers 52 95
Plastic bags 1 6
Straws 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 9
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 33
Other Plastic 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 12 5
Bacterial habitat wheels 3 1
Bottle caps & lids 10 31
Fabric & Textiles 9 63
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 62
Rope, line or string (natural) 8 1
Wood 5 60
Other Wood (specify) 1 8
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 46
Wooden utensils 2 6
Paper & Cardboard 4 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 4 1
Other 4 0
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Metal 2 29
Aluminium drink cans 1 14
Foil wrappers 1 15
Rubber 2 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 1

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Previous survey in this area

Island Bay - The Surf Club Rooms Mountains to Sea Wellington
30 Apr, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
244
92%

Next survey in this area

Island Bay - The Surf Club Rooms Mountains to Sea Wellington
17 Sep, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
287
93%