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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Awarua Bay - Tiwai Road

26 July 2021

Southern Institute of Technology

Kelli Gerritsen

Overview

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100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

132

Products

132

5104

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 111 1008
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 2 13
Bottles <= 2 L 8 298
Food wrappers 6 18
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 17 89
Food containers 5 38
Other Plastic 1 20
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 149
Bottle caps & lids 7 24
Rope 6 84
Hangers & retail packaging 5 13
Strapping bands & tape 2 11
Safety & construction related 1 124
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 50 127
Metal 10 167
Unidentifiable metal fragments 4 82
Aluminium drink cans 6 85
Foamed Plastic 6 92
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 6 92
Rubber 2 2275
Rubber footwear 2 2275
Glass & Ceramic 1 349
Bottles & jars 1 349
Fabric & Textiles 1 529
Clothing, towels and linen 1 529
Wood 1 684
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 684

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area