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

9 September 2026

Envirohub Marlborough

Di Huntley

Overview

A

9

11.0

7.8

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

81

Products

162

835

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 122 186
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 1 1
Rope 9 13
Bottle caps & lids 8 15
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 47 93
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 48 62
Cigarettes, butts & filters 9 2
Paper & Cardboard 22 13
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 22 13
Wood 12 608
Processed timber & pallet crates 12 608
Foamed Plastic 4 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 1
Metal 2 27
Aluminium drink cans 1 26
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1

Materials

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