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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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Manutahi - Manawapou stream

24 June 2021

Mokoia School

Esther Ward-Cambell

Overview

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11

7.5

4.1

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

70

Products

139

37972

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 66 738
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 24 46
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 13
Bottles <= 2 L 7 368
Other Plastic 3 63
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Food containers 4 29
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 2 83
Bottle caps & lids 6 34
Rope 2 31
Cigarette lighters 1 12
Syringes 4 N/A
Gardening & farming related 2 25
Fishing gear 2 8
Safety & construction related 1 14
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 7
Clothes pegs 2 4
Foamed Plastic 37 155
Other Foamed Plastic 2 35
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 43
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 31 77
Wood 22 36558
Processed timber & pallet crates 21 36542
Corks 1 16
Glass & Ceramic 6 255
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 17
Bottles & jars 2 238
Metal 3 95
Other Metal 1 67
Aluminium drink cans 2 28
Rubber 3 165
Rubber bands 1 1
Rubber footwear 2 164
Fabric & Textiles 1 5
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 5
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1

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Next survey in this area

Manutahi - Manawapou stream Mokoia School
09 Dec, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
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