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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Makara Coast - Opau Bay

6 November 2021

Victoria University of Wellington Tramping Club

Sam Wildig

Overview

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6

14.8

7.9

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

218

Products

437

264172

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 321 9130
Resin pellets A N/A
Clothes pegs 2 4
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 7 232
Plastic buoys 6 3548
Parking tickets & receipts 2 1
Other Plastic 6 90
Fishing line 1 2
Bottles <= 2 L 14 328
Strapping bands & tape 6 11
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 6 397
Plastic bags 6 29
Safety & construction related 2 6
Food containers 8 96
Cigarette lighters 4 49
Bottle caps & lids 50 240
Fishing gear 5 19
Gardening & farming related 31 1186
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 105 2172
Plastic utensils 1 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 11
Pens & Stationery 1 2
Straws 8 6
Food wrappers 8 15
Rope 33 679
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Bottle neck rings 2 2
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Wood 98 254124
Processed timber & pallet crates 98 254124
Rubber 8 902
Rubber footwear 7 900
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 2
Foamed Plastic 7 14
Foam sponge 1 11
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 6 3
Paper & Cardboard 3 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 2 1

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