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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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Toetoes Bay - Waituna Lagoon Road

3 March 2024

James Hargest College - Duke of Edinburgh

Alex Samson

Overview

B

3

1.3

0.9

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

19

Products

38

132

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 23 52
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 2
Bottle caps & lids 3 13
Plastic sheeting 2 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 4
Shotgun wadding & shells 5 28
Food wrappers 2 1
Plastic buoys 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 9 12
Rope, line or string (natural) 7 5
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 1 6
Rubber 3 60
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 60
Metal 2 6
Other cans (<= 4 L) 2 6
Paper & Cardboard 1 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

Toetoes Bay - Waituna Lagoon Road Gorge Road School
16 Nov, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
32
71%