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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

19 July 2024

Brother New Zealand

Rebecca Fleet

Overview

B

7

8.8

6.4

100m x 13m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

385

Products

500

702

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 333 312
Resin pellets B N/A
Lollipop sticks 3 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 100 38
Bottle caps & lids 9 6
Gardening & farming related 8 51
Cosmetics and medical packaging 3 1
Cigarette lighters 1 6
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 5
Food containers 3 9
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Plastic vehicle parts 4 48
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 22 22
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 145 111
Fishing line 1 1
Rope 11 1
Food wrappers 16 8
Hangers & retail packaging 2 1
Foamed Plastic 137 34
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 133 29
Ear plugs 3 4
Wood 11 335
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 321
Wooden utensils 5 14
Rubber 11 14
Rubber bands 5 6
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 4 4
Chewing gum 2 4
Metal 4 5
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Foil wrappers 3 2
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 1
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Pilot Bay - Mid Pilot Bay Brother New Zealand
23 Feb, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
218
68%