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

11 June 2022

Eastbourne Litter Monitoring Group

Chelsea Summers

Overview

B

2

4.0

2.3

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

94

Products

188

1978

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 167 1634
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 23 15
Straws 6 3
Cable ties & zip ties 5 3
Clothes pegs 1 4
Bottle caps & lids 19 46
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 27 32
Lollipop sticks 6 2
Bottles <= 2 L 8 1069
Food containers 11 47
Food wrappers 54 30
Cigarette lighters 1 17
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 76
Gardening & farming related 1 290
Foamed Plastic 17 232
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 16 26
Foam sponge 1 206
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 1
Metal 1 106
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 106
Wood 1 5
Corks 1 5

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