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 January 2024

DHJV

David Hill

Overview

B

4

3.1

0.7

100m x 17m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

110

Products

187

328

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 125 75
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 13 19
Cigarettes, butts & filters 23 4
Food wrappers 20 4
Lollipop sticks 7 3
Other Plastic 50 38
Straws 3 3
Rope 9 4
Glass & Ceramic 35 184
Glass or ceramic fragments 35 184
Wood 9 52
Processed timber & pallet crates 9 52
Paper & Cardboard 8 2
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 8 2
Metal 7 14
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 13
Other Metal 6 1
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1

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