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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Monkey Island - Freedom Camping Site

21 October 2020

Environment Southland

Sorrel O'Connell-Milne

Overview

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6

7.4

2.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

142

Products

283

427

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 265 325
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 198 129
Gardening & farming related 7 95
Strapping bands & tape 12 12
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 15
Food containers 1 5
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 11 6
Plastic utensils 1 11
Rope 12 16
Fishing gear 3 18
Bottle caps & lids 14 16
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Straws 1 1
Foamed Plastic 7 3
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 1
Rubber 6 40
Rubber bands 5 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 38
Glass & Ceramic 2 32
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 32
Other 1 8
Paraffin or wax 1 8
Fabric & Textiles 1 18
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 18
Metal 1 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 1

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