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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 - Shelley Beach

11 August 2020

Envirohub Marlborough

Tash Luxton

Overview

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20

20.0

20.0

80m x 5m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

368

Products

147

659

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 92 41
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 42 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 7 1
Rope 6 2
Food wrappers 10 8
Clothes pegs 1 3
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 16 12
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Cable ties & zip ties 4 1
Lollipop sticks 2 6
Food containers 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 28 109
Glass or ceramic fragments 21 52
Construction material 7 57
Metal 11 24
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 2
Aluminium drink cans 1 12
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 7 4
Construction material 2 6
Wood 9 61
Processed timber & pallet crates 9 61
Foamed Plastic 3 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 2 419
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 1 1
Carpet & furnishing 1 418
Other 2 1
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Shelley Beach Marlborough Litter Monitoring Group
30 Jan, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
465
62%

Next survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Shelley Beach Envirohub Marlborough
14 Feb, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
2697
78%