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

8 October 2022

Green Party Hawke's Bay

Marilyn Scott

Overview

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9

14.7

6.9

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

239

Products

478

10559

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 313 1320
Resin pellets C N/A
Food wrappers 78 35
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 94 348
Bottle caps & lids 26 57
Cable ties & zip ties 1 4
Bottle seals & tabs 3 1
Bottle neck rings 6 5
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Gardening & farming related 2 22
Lollipop sticks 5 3
Food containers 14 97
Plastic utensils 3 10
Rope 3 25
Fishing line 5 103
Shotgun wadding & shells 16 51
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 41 155
Bottles <= 2 L 4 260
Straws 3 4
Pens & Stationery 2 15
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 6 124
Foamed Plastic 69 102
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 47 32
Foam sponge 10 64
Polystyrene cups or food packs 11 3
Other Foamed Plastic 1 3
Metal 55 723
Aluminium drink cans 54 522
Construction material 1 201
Wood 14 5800
Processed timber & pallet crates 14 5800
Fabric & Textiles 13 1271
Clothing, towels and linen 9 61
Footwear & shoes 4 1210
Glass & Ceramic 8 411
Glass or ceramic fragments 7 60
Construction material 1 351
Rubber 6 932
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 4 83
Tyres 1 625
Rubber footwear 1 224

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