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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

21 September 2019

WRAC litter survey crew

Breanna Ward

Overview

B

3

4.5

1.3

100m x 12m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

108

Products

130

594

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 93 406
Resin pellets B N/A
Food containers 1 3
Cigarette lighters 1 13
Bottle caps & lids 5 9
Mesh bags 1 1
Lollipop sticks 11 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 100
Gardening & farming related 1 96
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 28 16
Cigarettes, butts & filters 22 3
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Food wrappers 16 5
Rope 4 158
Foamed Plastic 24 5
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 16 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 8 1
Wood 4 71
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 71
Paper & Cardboard 3 42
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 42
Metal 3 69
Aluminium drink cans 1 12
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 57
Fabric & Textiles 2 1
Other cloth 2 1
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Lyall Bay - Lyall Bay East End WRAC litter survey crew
03 Aug, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
108
81%