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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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Wellington Harbour - Lowry Bay

6 November 2020

Eastbourne Litter Monitoring Group

Charlotte Painter

Overview

A

2

4.0

2.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

31

Products

62

746

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 48 171
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarette lighters 1 12
Other Plastic 1 18
Straws 3 2
Bottle caps & lids 3 5
Food wrappers 12 18
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 10
Plastic bags 2 61
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 16 38
Rope 1 4
Lollipop sticks 1 3
Fabric & Textiles 5 128
Clothing, towels and linen 5 128
Foamed Plastic 3 4
Other Foamed Plastic 3 4
Metal 3 9
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 9
Wood 3 434
Wooden utensils 1 4
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 430

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Lowry Bay Eastbourne Litter Monitoring Group
29 Aug, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
17
100%

Next survey in this area

Wellington Harbour - Lowry Bay Eastbourne Litter Monitoring Group
29 Jan, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
32
83%