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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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Monkey Island - Freedom Camping Site

25 October 2022

Environment Southland

Kathryn McLachlan

Overview

B

3

2.3

2.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

256

Products

513

1332

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 482 381
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 383 179
Rope 17 137
Food containers 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 3 8
Shotgun wadding & shells 6 25
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Safety & construction related 2 4
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 12 5
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Straws 1 5
Lollipop sticks 3 2
Gardening & farming related 5 7
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 42 3
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Metal 14 53
Foil wrappers 9 42
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 5 11
Paper & Cardboard 5 10
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 1
Cardboard boxes 2 8
Wood 3 98
Corks 2 20
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 78
Rubber 3 3
Rubber bands 3 3
Other 3 8
Personal care items 2 8
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Glass & Ceramic 2 778
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 750
Construction material 1 28
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Monkey Island - Freedom Camping Site Sustainable Coastlines
04 Jun, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
84
97%

Next survey in this area

Monkey Island - Freedom Camping Site Environment Southland
31 Jan, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
144
26%