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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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Island Bay - The Surf Club Rooms

25 March 2023

Places for Penguins Litter Monitoring Group

Olivia Rees

Overview

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6

3.5

0.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

110

Products

221

244

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 216 240
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 24 7
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 24 29
Plastic bags 3 10
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Parking tickets & receipts 2 3
Straws 8 6
Gardening & farming related 3 1
Bottle caps & lids 20 23
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Gloves 2 71
Rope 7 1
Bottle seals & tabs 4 1
Plastic vehicle parts 1 2
Fishing gear 3 1
Strapping bands & tape 4 2
Safety & construction related 3 2
Food containers 6 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 12
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 83 60
Other Plastic 7 1
Foamed Plastic 3 3
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Other 2 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Cotton buds 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Island Bay - The Surf Club Rooms Sustainable Coastlines
12 Dec, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
61
83%

Next survey in this area

Island Bay - The Surf Club Rooms Places for Penguins Litter Monitoring Group
29 Jul, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
182
87%