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

13 December 2021

LI-TT

Cynthia Thomas

Overview

A

9

5.1

5.9

100m x 15m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

69

Products

104

5681

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 71 378
Resin pellets A N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 10
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 19 63
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 25 70
Strapping bands & tape 1 2
Rope 1 4
Plastic bags 4 106
Food wrappers 3 10
Bottle caps & lids 6 15
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 73
Pens & Stationery 1 5
Fishing line 2 18
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 14 260
Bottles & jars 14 260
Foamed Plastic 7 4297
Ear plugs 1 1
Foam sponge 2 4180
Polystyrene cups or food packs 4 116
Wood 4 236
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 236
Rubber 3 55
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 55
Fabric & Textiles 2 26
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 22
Clothing, towels and linen 1 4
Metal 2 418
Tableware 1 74
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 344
Other 1 11
Personal care items 1 11

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