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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 - Picton Foreshore

14 December 2022

Envirohub Marlborough

Ailie Suzuki

Overview

B

4

3.2

1.1

100m x 14m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

184

Products

258

5590

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 206 155
Resin pellets B N/A
Straws 1 2
Cosmetics and medical packaging 5 15
Cigarettes, butts & filters 63 14
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 15 19
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 47 65
Lollipop sticks 16 9
Strapping bands & tape 4 3
Food wrappers 32 7
Bottle caps & lids 16 15
Food containers 5 5
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Wood 23 5406
Wooden utensils 8 15
Processed timber & pallet crates 15 5391
Fabric & Textiles 13 9
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 12 8
Foamed Plastic 7 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 7 2
Rubber 4 8
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 7
Rubber bands 3 1
Metal 3 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Foil wrappers 2 1
Paper & Cardboard 2 7
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 7

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Previous survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Picton Foreshore Envirohub Marlborough
03 Aug, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
602
83%

Next survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Picton Foreshore Envirohub Marlborough
08 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
570
76%