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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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Toetoes Bay - Waituna Lagoon Road

27 March 2023

Southern Institute of Technology

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

B

6

2.7

1.7

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

24

Products

48

11693

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 39 163
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 1 51
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Food containers 1 1
Plastic vehicle parts 1 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 31
Food wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 9 3
Fishing gear 1 3
Safety & construction related 1 6
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 4
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 7
Rope 14 51
Metal 4 18
Foil wrappers 1 1
Aluminium drink cans 3 17
Rubber 2 3
Rubber bands 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 2
Other 1 8
Personal care items 1 8
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Wood 1 11500
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 11500

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Previous survey in this area

Toetoes Bay - Waituna Lagoon Road Southern Institute of Technology
02 Nov, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
24
75%

Next survey in this area

Toetoes Bay - Waituna Lagoon Road Gorge Road School
16 Nov, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
32
71%