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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

16 November 2019

Envirohub Marlborough

Tash Luxton

Overview

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12

12.0

12.0

100m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

266

Products

266

186

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 194 121
Resin pellets A N/A
Strapping bands & tape 4 6
Rope 1 19
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 22 23
Straws 1 1
Plastic bags 2 1
Pens & Stationery 1 2
Lollipop sticks 4 1
Food wrappers 69 12
Cigarettes, butts & filters 70 26
Cable ties & zip ties 2 1
Bottle seals & tabs 3 1
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 13 27
Wood 25 3
Processed timber & pallet crates 25 3
Foamed Plastic 25 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 23 1
Ear plugs 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 10 33
Glass or ceramic fragments 10 33
Paper & Cardboard 4 4
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 4 4
Rubber 3 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Other 2 4
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Other 1 4
Metal 2 2
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 15
Other cloth 1 15

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Previous survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Picton Foreshore Envirohub Marlborough
28 Jul, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
378
84%

Next survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Picton Foreshore Envirohub Marlborough
15 Jul, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
171
82%