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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Papakura Stream - Te Napi Drive

13 May 2022

Fletcher Living

Rachel Lewis

Overview

B

8

2.9

7.5

20m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

262

Products

105

2297

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 65 288
Resin pellets A N/A
Drink package rings 2 12
Cable ties & zip ties 1 5
Food wrappers 7 18
Cosmetics and medical packaging 14 16
Other Plastic 1 6
Plastic bags 4 13
Straws 2 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 2
Bottles <= 2 L 1 30
Bottle neck rings 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 3 5
Plastic vehicle parts 2 60
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 17
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 20 98
Metal 26 535
Other Metal 2 93
Foil wrappers 11 3
Aluminium drink cans 1 192
Fishing related 1 19
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 23
Construction material 10 205
Glass & Ceramic 6 1437
Construction material 1 1354
Bottles & jars 5 83
Fabric & Textiles 5 18
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 5 18
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 2
Paper & Cardboard 1 17
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 17

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area