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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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Lyall Bay - Lyall Bay East End

3 August 2019

WRAC litter survey crew

Bre Ward

Overview

B

4

1.5

1.3

100m x 13m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

108

Products

141

2783

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 83 83
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 9 22
Lollipop sticks 9 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 2
Straws 1 1
Plastic utensils 1 1
Plastic bags 1 1
Pens & Stationery 1 7
Rope 5 15
Cigarettes, butts & filters 20 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 30 21
Bottle caps & lids 2 2
Strapping bands & tape 2 4
Foamed Plastic 31 10
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 10 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 19 7
Ear plugs 2 2
Wood 17 2550
Processed timber & pallet crates 17 2550
Paper & Cardboard 3 8
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 3 8
Rubber 2 1
Rubber bands 2 1
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 1 49
Other cloth 1 49
Metal 1 71
Construction material 1 71
Glass & Ceramic 1 11
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 11

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Lyall Bay - Lyall Bay East End Sustainable Coastlines
26 Mar, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
90
76%

Next survey in this area

Lyall Bay - Lyall Bay East End WRAC litter survey crew
21 Sep, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
108
90%