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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Monkey Island - Freedom Camping Site

16 April 2024

Environment Southland

Nathan Hughes

Overview

B

2

2.3

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

100

Products

199

10683

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 194 8453
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 24 155
Bottle neck rings 6 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 130 142
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 11
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 8 17
Food containers 1 4
Straws 3 1
Lollipop sticks 5 2
Food wrappers 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 2
Mesh bags 7 19
Plastic sheeting 1 95
Fishing gear 1 8000
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 2
Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Paper & Cardboard 1 460
Cardboard boxes 1 460
Wood 1 1766
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 1766

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