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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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Haulashore Island - East Beach Haulashore Island

15 September 2026

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

Rick Field

Overview

B

15

3.8

11.7

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

96

Products

192

3273

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 80 238
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing gear 1 101
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Rope 9 44
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Food wrappers 12 4
Clothes pegs 2 5
Lollipop sticks 5 3
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 5 3
Baskets, crates & trays 1 42
Bottle caps & lids 6 11
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 32 17
Other Plastic 2 2
Food containers 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 2
Foamed Plastic 80 96
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Foam sponge 24 42
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 15 2
Other Foamed Plastic 39 50
Ear plugs 1 1
Wood 21 2388
Processed timber & pallet crates 16 2368
Corks 1 8
Other Wood (specify) 4 12
Rubber 4 184
Rubber footwear 2 154
Construction & Automotive 2 30
Metal 3 283
Construction material 2 3
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 280
Paper & Cardboard 3 8
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 8
Fabric & Textiles 1 76
Clothing, towels and linen 1 76

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Previous survey in this area

Haulashore Island - East Beach Haulashore Island Maitahi outrigger canoe club
08 Dec, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
111
70%