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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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Whitireia Park - Onehunga Bay

24 November 2021

Mana College

Jemma Hovelmeier

Overview

B

11

8.3

6.8

100m x 18m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

44

Products

79

539

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 62 205
Resin pellets A N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 100
Food containers 2 17
Straws 2 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 16 33
Food wrappers 12 6
Bottle caps & lids 7 12
Plastic bags 2 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 11 8
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Safety & construction related 1 2
Pens & Stationery 1 3
Fishing gear 1 2
Rope 2 9
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 9 41
Glass or ceramic fragments 9 41
Metal 3 22
Foil wrappers 2 1
Aluminium drink cans 1 21
Fabric & Textiles 2 81
Other cloth 1 2
Clothing, towels and linen 1 79
Other 2 3
Personal care items 1 3
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Wood 1 187
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 187

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Previous survey in this area

Whitireia Park - Onehunga Bay Sustainable Coastlines
30 Oct, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
87
82%

Next survey in this area

Whitireia Park - Onehunga Bay Sustainable Coastlines
15 Jul, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
141
81%