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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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Monkey Island - Freedom Camping Site

4 August 2025

Environment Southland

Nathan Hughes

Overview

A

1

0.6

0.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

37

Products

74

211

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 68 128
Resin pellets A N/A
Strapping bands & tape 13 3
Rope 6 62
Bottle neck rings 3 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 15
Bottle caps & lids 5 10
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 8
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 33 27
Food wrappers 1 1
Rubber 2 20
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 20
Foamed Plastic 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 5
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 5
Wood 1 57
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 57

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Previous survey in this area

Monkey Island - Freedom Camping Site Environment Southland
05 May, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
38
79%