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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Pukerua Bay - Pukerua bay pa site

20 February 2022

Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Briony Ellis

Overview

B

6

6.9

3.2

100m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

362

Products

362

1628

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 174 178
Resin pellets B N/A
Safety & construction related 5 52
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 110 42
Food containers 4 5
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 4 2
Bottle neck rings 5 2
Lollipop sticks 5 1
Gardening & farming related 5 1
Straws 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 4
Rope 7 44
Clothes pegs 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 19 17
Glass & Ceramic 165 663
Construction material 8 362
Glass or ceramic fragments 157 301
Metal 6 581
Construction material 1 10
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 4 570
Foamed Plastic 6 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 6 1
Wood 5 203
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 203
Paper & Cardboard 5 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 5 1
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1

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