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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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Otago Peninsula - Macandrew Bay Beach

4 December 2019

Macandrew Bay School

Matt Direen

Overview

B

31

7.8

5.3

56m x 9m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

123

Products

62

218

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 43 55
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 5 1
Cable ties & zip ties 2 1
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 16 8
Bottle caps & lids 2 2
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Fishing line 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 7 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 33
Other Plastic 2 3
Wood 5 2
Wooden utensils 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 1
Foamed Plastic 4 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 1
Paper & Cardboard 4 3
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 2
Fabric & Textiles 3 156
Other cloth 2 17
Clothing, towels and linen 1 139
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Metal 1 1
Aluminium drink cans 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Macandrew Bay Beach Sustainable Coastlines
27 Sep, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
218
26%

Next survey in this area

Otago Peninsula - Macandrew Bay Beach Macandrew Bay School
28 Feb, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
48
64%