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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 June 2019

Mountains to Sea Wellington

Sarah Kachwalla

Overview

B

5

6.9

3.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

207

Products

414

512

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 327 303
Resin pellets B N/A
Other Plastic 9 17
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 142 77
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 8
Straws 5 5
Rope 8 25
Cosmetics and medical packaging 3 9
Lollipop sticks 17 9
Food wrappers 47 82
Food containers 1 3
Fishing line 10 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 69 34
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Bottle neck rings 2 3
Bottle caps & lids 8 29
Foamed Plastic 63 21
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 10
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 57 9
Ear plugs 2 2
Rubber 11 32
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 5
Rubber gloves 2 25
Rubber bands 6 2
Wood 8 150
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 149
Other Wood (specify) 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 3 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 3 1
Metal 2 5
Foil wrappers 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3

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Previous survey in this area

Island Bay - The Surf Club Rooms Mountains to Sea Wellington
12 Feb, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
996
94%

Next survey in this area

Island Bay - The Surf Club Rooms Sustainable Coastlines
09 Aug, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
189
86%