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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Otago Peninsula - Macandrew Bay Beach

10 July 2020

Sustainable Coastlines

Ben Knight

Overview

B

2

1.1

0.9

56m x 13m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

32

Products

23

998

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 17 19
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 11
Bottle caps & lids 1 3
Food wrappers 2 1
Rope 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 1
Foamed Plastic 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Wood 1 647
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 647
Fabric & Textiles 1 327
Clothing, towels and linen 1 327
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Rubber 1 4
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 4

Materials

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