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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Port Molyneux - South end

4 December 2024

Catlins Area School

Scott Martin

Overview

A

13

3.0

3.9

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

36

Products

71

18553

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 29 1066
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic vehicle parts 2 271
Fishing line 1 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 6 22
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 13 18
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 9
Safety & construction related 1 743
Fabric & Textiles 20 170
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 105
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 17 48
Clothing, towels and linen 2 17
Metal 15 14356
Unidentifiable metal fragments 3 14
Aluminium drink cans 2 9
Construction material 10 14333
Paper & Cardboard 2 12
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 7
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 5
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 2
Wood 2 2702
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 2702
Glass & Ceramic 1 245
Bottles & jars 1 245

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