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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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Mission Bay - east side garden Court

16 May 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Rebecca Fleet

Overview

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3

2.8

7.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

210

Products

421

1948

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 236 324
Resin pellets C N/A
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Clothes pegs 1 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 17 18
Lollipop sticks 11 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 92 84
Cable ties & zip ties 6 6
Food wrappers 18 25
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 22 27
Plastic utensils 2 6
Gardening & farming related 5 5
Plastic vehicle parts 2 2
Bottle caps & lids 19 37
Bottle seals & tabs 6 3
Straws 4 2
Other Plastic 4 66
Plastic bags 2 4
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 2
Hangers & retail packaging 3 2
Food containers 6 7
Strapping bands & tape 5 9
Pens & Stationery 5 12
Foamed Plastic 120 32
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 5
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 92 16
Polystyrene cups or food packs 20 5
Ear plugs 2 5
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 16 398
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 9 119
Clothing, towels and linen 1 234
Rope, line or string (natural) 6 45
Glass & Ceramic 13 37
Glass or ceramic fragments 13 37
Wood 10 972
Wooden utensils 1 2
Corks 2 12
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 958
Rubber 9 16
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 4
Rubber bands 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 4 9
Construction & Automotive 1 2
Other 7 45
Personal care items 4 44
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Appliances & electronics 1 1
Metal 6 104
Foil wrappers 3 4
Aluminium drink cans 1 98
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 1
Other Metal 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 4 20
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 3 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 18

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Previous survey in this area

Mission Bay - east side garden Court ASB Bank
21 Feb, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
432
72%

Next survey in this area

Mission Bay - east side garden Court Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers
15 Aug, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
150
68%