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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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Marlborough Sounds - Long Island South

7 December 2022

Marlborough Boys College

Mark Anderson

Overview

B

8

6.0

1.2

100m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

109

Products

109

6674

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 47 94
Resin pellets A N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 13 5
Gardening & farming related 1 4
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 14 33
Rope 6 7
Food wrappers 3 2
Clothes pegs 1 2
Food containers 2 21
Bottle caps & lids 3 13
Plastic bags 2 3
Glass & Ceramic 32 1234
Bottles & jars 31 1216
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 18
Wood 22 5309
Wooden utensils 1 3329
Processed timber & pallet crates 18 1935
Corks 2 13
Other Wood (specify) 1 32
Foamed Plastic 5 18
Ear plugs 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 3 16
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Rubber 2 13
Rubber footwear 2 13
Metal 1 6
Construction material 1 6

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Long Island South Marlborough Girls' College
09 Sep, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
64
44%

Next survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Long Island South Envirohub Marlborough
19 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
158
69%