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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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Pilot Bay - Mid Pilot Bay

23 February 2024

Brother New Zealand

Lana Jackson

Overview

B

12

12.0

10.6

100m x 13m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

218

Products

283

188

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 150 101
Resin pellets B N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 47 25
Food containers 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 10 17
Other Plastic 2 10
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Lollipop sticks 3 2
Rope 13 1
Food wrappers 42 25
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 19 11
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 5
Straws 6 2
Paper & Cardboard 50 35
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 42 9
Cups, food trays & wrappers 8 26
Foamed Plastic 42 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 25 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 17 1
Metal 19 23
Foil wrappers 8 4
Other Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 10 17
Rubber 8 7
Construction & Automotive 4 5
Rubber bands 4 2
Wood 5 9
Wooden utensils 5 9
Other 5 0
Sanitary items 5 N/A
Glass & Ceramic 3 10
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 10
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Pilot Bay - Mid Pilot Bay Sustainable Coastlines
12 Sep, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
73
93%