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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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Monkey Island - Freedom Camping Site

31 January 2023

Environment Southland

Toni Magi

Overview

B

4

1.8

0.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

144

Products

287

3175

Type Count Weight (g)
Metal 207 3010
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 7 10
Unidentifiable metal fragments 200 3000
Plastic 73 64
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 22 8
Rope 4 2
Bottle caps & lids 2 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 30 15
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 14 32
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 2 93
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 93
Paper & Cardboard 2 6
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 6
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Wood 1 1
Wooden utensils 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Monkey Island - Freedom Camping Site Environment Southland
25 Oct, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
256
94%

Next survey in this area

Monkey Island - Freedom Camping Site Environment Southland
15 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
122
97%