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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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Waitangi Estuary - South Side - Clive River Mouth 2

2 July 2022

Green Party Hawke's Bay

Marilyn Scott

Overview

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10

12.5

10.7

100m x 17m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

282

Products

480

5570

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 333 1690
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 82 341
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 6 119
Syringes 1 N/A
Strapping bands & tape 4 17
Bottle caps & lids 30 73
Bottle neck rings 4 3
Bottles <= 2 L 7 148
Cable ties & zip ties 3 2
Cigarette lighters 6 82
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 2
Fishing line 6 18
Food containers 6 26
Food wrappers 48 58
Gardening & farming related 4 35
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 83 207
Lollipop sticks 3 2
Mesh bags 1 434
Parking tickets & receipts 4 4
Pens & Stationery 6 44
Rope 3 5
Shotgun wadding & shells 24 69
Straws 1 1
Resin pellets B N/A
Fabric & Textiles 46 400
Clothing, towels and linen 45 398
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 2
Metal 34 407
Aluminium drink cans 33 380
Other Metal 1 27
Wood 25 2142
Processed timber & pallet crates 25 2142
Foamed Plastic 18 58
Foam glazier spacers 4 2
Foam sponge 12 44
Polystyrene cups or food packs 2 12
Rubber 14 688
Rubber footwear 2 131
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 6 237
Construction & Automotive 1 19
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 5 301
Glass & Ceramic 5 70
Bottles & jars 1 53
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 17
Other 4 88
Personal care items 2 88
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 1 27
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 27

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Previous survey in this area

Waitangi Estuary - South Side - Clive River Mouth 2 Green Party Hawke's Bay
02 Apr, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
278
79%

Next survey in this area

Waitangi Estuary - South Side - Clive River Mouth 2 Green Party Hawke's Bay
08 Oct, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
239
80%