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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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Island Bay - The Surf Club Rooms

29 July 2023

Places for Penguins Litter Monitoring Group

Olivia Rees

Overview

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7

8.1

4.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

182

Products

365

5653

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 311 3671
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing gear 1 3080
Parking tickets & receipts 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 5 19
Bottle caps & lids 32 80
Hangers & retail packaging 7 154
Straws 7 12
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 101 72
Plastic utensils 1 2
Food wrappers 36 50
Bacterial habitat wheels 1 1
Rope 5 41
Lollipop sticks 6 3
Strapping bands & tape 3 6
Bottle neck rings 3 1
Bottle seals & tabs 3 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 7 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 39 80
Cigarettes, butts & filters 32 17
Plastic bags 1 15
Safety & construction related 7 10
Pens & Stationery 7 10
Clothes pegs 2 1
Other Plastic 2 10
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Other 13 2
Cotton buds 2 1
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 10 N/A
Rubber 12 21
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 6 6
Other Rubber (specify) 1 12
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 1
Construction & Automotive 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Wood 10 1834
Processed timber & pallet crates 9 1830
Other Wood (specify) 1 4
Foamed Plastic 6 7
Ear plugs 1 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 4 4
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 4 4
Paper & Cardboard 4 2
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 3 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Metal 4 14
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 4 14
Glass & Ceramic 1 98
Construction material 1 98

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Previous survey in this area

Island Bay - The Surf Club Rooms Places for Penguins Litter Monitoring Group
25 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
110
99%

Next survey in this area

Island Bay - The Surf Club Rooms Mountains to Sea Wellington
16 Sep, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
227
85%