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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Island Bay - The Surf Club Rooms

29 January 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Jemma Hovelmeier

Overview

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7

11.4

3.9

45m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

313

Products

282

5919

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 243 254
Resin pellets B N/A
Food containers 1 1
Plastic utensils 1 1
Bottle neck rings 2 2
Strapping bands & tape 3 1
Rope 5 110
Other Plastic 1 3
Parking tickets & receipts 3 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 38 4
Lollipop sticks 8 4
Safety & construction related 11 17
Cable ties & zip ties 1 8
Bottle caps & lids 13 11
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 109 50
Pens & Stationery 2 3
Straws 8 14
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Food wrappers 14 9
Bacterial habitat wheels 6 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 2
Hangers & retail packaging 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 12 5
Glass & Ceramic 15 5606
Glass or ceramic fragments 10 36
Construction material 5 5570
Other 7 2
Personal care items 2 1
Cotton buds 4 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Wood 6 34
Wooden utensils 3 5
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 29
Foamed Plastic 5 4
Ear plugs 1 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Metal 2 4
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 4
Rubber 2 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 13
Clothing, towels and linen 1 13

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