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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

8 March 2023

Envirohub Marlborough

Ailie Suzuki

Overview

B

3

2.6

0.7

100m x 6m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

570

Products

342

384

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 259 71
Resin pellets B N/A
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 3 2
Lollipop sticks 7 3
Syringes 1 N/A
Cable ties & zip ties 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 3 3
Rope 7 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Food wrappers 16 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 135 21
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 21 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 63 33
Wood 21 256
Processed timber & pallet crates 18 245
Wooden utensils 1 1
Corks 2 10
Metal 20 8
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 6 7
Foil wrappers 14 1
Glass & Ceramic 15 27
Glass or ceramic fragments 15 27
Paper & Cardboard 10 6
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 2
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 9 4
Rubber 7 13
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 3
Rubber footwear 1 9
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 5 1
Other 4 0
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 4 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 4 1
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Foam sponge 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Picton Foreshore Envirohub Marlborough
14 Dec, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
184
83%

Next survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Picton Foreshore Envirohub Marlborough
29 Sep, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
182
79%