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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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Marlborough Sounds - Picton Foreshore

2 July 2024

Envirohub Marlborough

Ailie Suzuki

Overview

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4

3.3

2.9

100m x 15m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

212

Products

318

2367

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 221 138
Resin pellets C N/A
Bottle caps & lids 15 26
Rope 7 3
Pens & Stationery 1 2
Other Plastic 1 4
Mesh bags 3 1
Clothes pegs 3 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 148 49
Plastic utensils 1 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 8 6
Fishing line 1 18
Lollipop sticks 5 3
Cable ties & zip ties 2 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 21 8
Strapping bands & tape 1 2
Straws 1 2
Food wrappers 2 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 2
Foamed Plastic 40 15
Ear plugs 2 5
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 35 5
Other Foamed Plastic 2 3
Foam sponge 1 2
Metal 22 10
Other Metal 2 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Construction material 1 2
Foil wrappers 18 5
Wood 21 2140
Processed timber & pallet crates 19 2135
Wooden utensils 1 2
Other Wood (specify) 1 3
Glass & Ceramic 9 37
Glass or ceramic fragments 8 33
Construction material 1 4
Paper & Cardboard 3 6
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 5
Fabric & Textiles 1 21
Clothing, towels and linen 1 21
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Picton Foreshore DHJV
29 Jan, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
110
67%