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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Onehunga - Taumanu Reserve

8 April 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Rachel Lewis

Overview

B

10

6.5

7.7

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

86

Products

172

591

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 135 257
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 27 140
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 47 20
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 10
Straws 3 2
Safety & construction related 4 1
Plastic utensils 1 3
Plastic bags 2 1
Pens & Stationery 1 6
Food containers 1 5
Gardening & farming related 3 19
Food wrappers 16 3
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 6
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Bottle caps & lids 22 39
Foamed Plastic 28 3
Polystyrene cups or food packs 17 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 11 1
Glass & Ceramic 3 27
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 27
Wood 2 69
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 69
Fabric & Textiles 2 233
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 18
Footwear & shoes 1 215
Other 1 1
Cotton buds 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1

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