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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Kapiti Island - Tokahaki Point

19 October 2022

Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve

Olivia Rees

Overview

B

3

1.2

0.5

50m x 13m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

80

Products

52

40251

Type Count Weight (g)
Wood 28 39365
Processed timber & pallet crates 27 39360
Other Wood (specify) 1 5
Plastic 22 883
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 1 21
Bottles <= 2 L 2 45
Bottle caps & lids 5 32
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 8
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 21
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 215
Safety & construction related 1 7
Gardening & farming related 3 76
Other Plastic 1 458
Foamed Plastic 2 3
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 2
Foam glazier spacers 1 1

Materials

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