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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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Marlborough Sounds - Picton Foreshore

27 February 2025

Envirohub Marlborough

Tash Luxton

Overview

A

2

2.0

0.3

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

49

Products

49

185

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 22 71
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 9 59
Rope 6 3
Bottle caps & lids 7 9
Paper & Cardboard 12 20
Cups, food trays & wrappers 12 20
Metal 6 20
Foil wrappers 4 2
Other Metal 1 16
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Wood 5 61
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 61
Glass & Ceramic 2 11
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 11
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Picton Foreshore Envirohub Marlborough
02 Jul, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
212
82%

Next survey in this area

Marlborough Sounds - Picton Foreshore Envirohub Marlborough
22 May, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
100
70%