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 - Double Bay

25 October 2019

Linkwater School

Deb Leov

Overview

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41

20.5

6.1

100m x 16m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

85

Products

136

13903

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 62 3594
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 1 31
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 4
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Plastic sheeting 4 3
Gloves 1 12
Food containers 2 9
Rope 14 2563
Bottle caps & lids 4 12
Food wrappers 7 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 22 40
Gardening & farming related 1 910
Foamed Plastic 26 8
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 7 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 16 5
Other 16 0
Sanitary items 16 N/A
Glass & Ceramic 8 553
Glass or ceramic fragments 5 64
Construction material 2 119
Bottles & jars 1 370
Wood 8 7962
Processed timber & pallet crates 8 7962
Paper & Cardboard 7 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 7 1
Fabric & Textiles 6 4
Other cloth 6 4
Metal 3 1781
Other Metal 3 1781

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