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 - Holmes Road Reserve

2 August 2022

Beautification Trust

Erin Bowers

Overview

B

2

1.5

6.5

30m x 3m

Bedrock

Items per 1,000m2

1711

Products

154

8961

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 82 651
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 26 36
Bottle caps & lids 3 8
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 28 276
Clothes pegs 1 3
Strapping bands & tape 3 1
Plastic utensils 1 1
Straws 1 4
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Safety & construction related 1 160
Bottles <= 2 L 1 31
Fishing line 1 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 72
Other Plastic 3 53
Other 15 865
Sanitary items 14 N/A
Other 1 865
Foamed Plastic 13 18
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 11 16
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 13 207
Rope, line or string (natural) 3 6
Other cloth 5 39
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 5 162
Metal 12 2187
Aluminium drink cans 2 523
Tableware 1 33
Other Metal 7 1554
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Fishing related 1 76
Glass & Ceramic 11 1069
Glass or ceramic fragments 10 274
Construction material 1 795
Paper & Cardboard 3 38
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 38
Rubber 3 2523
Construction & Automotive 1 2520
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 3
Wood 2 1403
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 1403

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