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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Borck Creek Culvert Cranford Rd access

11 August 2023

Tasman Bay Guardians

Rick Field

Overview

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2

4.0

3.5

30m x 3m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

4922

Products

443

12980

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 234 9805
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 37 330
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 3
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 7 272
Bottle caps & lids 5 9
Food containers 3 94
Safety & construction related 10 6372
Plastic bags 16 345
Strapping bands & tape 3 21
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 139 2226
Gardening & farming related 1 77
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 7 18
Gloves 1 35
Pens & Stationery 1 2
Foamed Plastic 183 803
Foam glazier spacers 4 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 35 213
Ear plugs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 143 587
Wood 17 1611
Processed timber & pallet crates 17 1611
Metal 5 310
Aluminium drink cans 5 310
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Glass & Ceramic 1 192
Bottles & jars 1 192
Paper & Cardboard 1 259
Cardboard boxes 1 259

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area