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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Glen Innes - Tahuna Torea

29 July 2021

LI-TT

Cynthia Thomas

Overview

B

7

2.1

5.5

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

37

Products

37

336

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 18 127
Mesh bags 1 1
Plastic bags 2 75
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 24
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Food containers 2 1
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Food wrappers 3 19
Resin pellets A N/A
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 16 175
Bottles & jars 16 175
Paper & Cardboard 2 23
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 22
Metal 1 11
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 11

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