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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 - Shelley Beach

9 September 2019

Marlborough District Council

Jodie Griffiths

Overview

B

18

6.0

11.1

85m x 7m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

187

Products

111

283

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 46 145
Construction material 2 24
Glass or ceramic fragments 44 121
Plastic 28 40
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Food wrappers 5 13
Bottle caps & lids 4 4
Plastic bags 1 5
Rope 12 6
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 9
Food containers 1 1
Other 11 0
Sanitary items 11 N/A
Rubber 9 16
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 7
Inner-tubes and rubber sheet 1 6
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 6 3
Metal 7 25
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 6
Unidentifiable metal fragments 4 19
Wood 7 55
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 55
Foamed Plastic 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Other cloth 1 1

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Next survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Shelley Beach Marlborough Litter Monitoring Group
30 Jan, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
465
62%