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 - Picton Foreshore

29 September 2023

Envirohub Marlborough

Ailie Suzuki

Overview

B

2

2.7

0.9

100m x 17m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

182

Products

310

1903

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 237 135
Resin pellets A N/A
Pens & Stationery 2 2
Bottle caps & lids 16 31
Lollipop sticks 12 8
Rope 18 9
Straws 3 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 48 24
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 57 44
Cigarettes, butts & filters 81 13
Wood 24 1580
Processed timber & pallet crates 24 1580
Other 10 139
Batteries (Household) 1 16
Other 9 123
Paper & Cardboard 10 5
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 10 5
Fabric & Textiles 9 19
Rope, line or string (natural) 9 19
Foamed Plastic 7 9
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 7 9
Glass & Ceramic 5 13
Glass or ceramic fragments 5 13
Metal 5 2
Construction material 1 1
Foil wrappers 4 1
Rubber 3 1
Rubber bands 3 1

Materials

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