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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Monkey Island - Freedom Camping Site

15 July 2020

Environment Southland

Sorrel O'Connell-Milne

Overview

B

9

7.1

4.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

220

Products

440

2783

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 428 1902
Resin pellets B N/A
Rope 24 1264
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 19 112
Strapping bands & tape 17 12
Bottle caps & lids 9 10
Bottle neck rings 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 318 100
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 2
Other Plastic 3 2
Straws 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 13
Food wrappers 6 2
Gardening & farming related 6 4
Fishing gear 6 21
Bottles <= 2 L 4 356
Glass & Ceramic 4 443
Bottles & jars 2 413
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 30
Rubber 3 1
Rubber bands 3 1
Foamed Plastic 2 23
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 22
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Wood 1 410
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 410
Metal 1 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Other 1 1
Cotton buds 1 1

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