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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Pilot Bay - Mid Pilot Bay

16 June 2023

Brother New Zealand

Jemma Hovelmeier

Overview

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7

8.2

3.9

100m x 15m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

253

Products

379

2834

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 175 4
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 170 3
Plastic 165 116
Resin pellets C N/A
Cable ties & zip ties 1 4
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 29
Cigarettes, butts & filters 68 11
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Fishing line 15 1
Plastic bags 2 28
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 34 17
Clothes pegs 1 7
Food wrappers 31 7
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Rope 2 1
Safety & construction related 2 1
Food containers 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 12 27
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 12 27
Glass & Ceramic 11 1536
Glass or ceramic fragments 6 19
Construction material 5 1517
Wood 7 1024
Corks 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 1023
Rubber 4 10
Construction & Automotive 2 9
Rubber bands 2 1
Metal 2 6
Foil wrappers 1 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Fabric & Textiles 2 111
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 111
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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