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

beach-icon Beach.

Island Bay - The Surf Club Rooms

17 September 2022

Mountains to Sea Wellington

Jorge Jimenez

Overview

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10

9.2

2.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

287

Products

574

4070

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 502 491
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 2 32
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Syringes 1 N/A
Fishing gear 3 1
Cigarette lighters 1 3
Cable ties & zip ties 15 7
Safety & construction related 10 75
Food containers 5 78
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 4
Gardening & farming related 1 21
Pens & Stationery 2 1
Clothes pegs 2 3
Straws 4 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 88 16
Bottle neck rings 5 2
Lollipop sticks 15 8
Bottle caps & lids 23 73
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 27 33
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 270 105
Food wrappers 25 24
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Foamed Plastic 29 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 28 2
Ear plugs 1 1
Wood 22 2989
Processed timber & pallet crates 19 2987
Other Wood (specify) 3 2
Rubber 6 29
Construction & Automotive 2 21
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 4 8
Other 6 0
Sanitary items 6 N/A
Glass & Ceramic 3 329
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 3
Construction material 2 326
Paper & Cardboard 3 64
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 64
Metal 2 1
Foil wrappers 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 164
Clothing, towels and linen 1 164

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