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

25 September 2022

Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Briony Ellis

Overview

B

6

5.7

6.0

100m x 10m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

493

Products

493

3737

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 260 762
Resin pellets B N/A
Pens & Stationery 4 3
Other Plastic 1 2
Bottle seals & tabs 9 5
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Food wrappers 3 1
Hangers & retail packaging 6 11
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Safety & construction related 3 1
Plastic bags 1 33
Strapping bands & tape 7 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 5
Food containers 1 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 6 65
Straws 5 50
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 148 194
Bottle caps & lids 22 88
Rope 13 75
Gardening & farming related 5 55
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 53
Lollipop sticks 9 53
Fishing gear 6 60
Fishing line 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 216 1414
Construction material 8 559
Glass or ceramic fragments 208 855
Foamed Plastic 7 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 7 1
Wood 4 1292
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 1292
Metal 2 165
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 4
Aluminium drink cans 1 161
Paper & Cardboard 2 102
Fireworks 1 53
Cardboard boxes 1 49
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1
Other 1 0
Faeces 1 N/A

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