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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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Ruby Bay - Pine Hill Reserve

22 November 2022

Tasman District Council - Te Kaunihera o te tai o Aorere

Prashanti Lovegrove

Overview

B

23

10.4

10.0

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

42

Products

85

1091

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 61 217
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 5 136
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 22 37
Food wrappers 10 1
Food containers 1 2
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Bottle neck rings 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 19 39
Other 5 143
Other 2 113
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Paraffin or wax 2 30
Wood 4 318
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 318
Paper & Cardboard 4 10
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 4 10
Foamed Plastic 4 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 1
Glass & Ceramic 3 58
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 3 58
Fabric & Textiles 3 342
Carpet & furnishing 3 342
Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

Ruby Bay - Pine Hill Reserve Tamaha Cubs
17 Nov, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
15
84%

Next survey in this area

Ruby Bay - Pine Hill Reserve Tamaha Scouts Monitoring Group
22 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
10
79%