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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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Papakura Stream - Holmes Road Reserve

15 November 2022

Beautification Trust

Erin Bowers

Overview

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3

3.0

4.0

30m x 4m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

1367

Products

164

912

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 79 291
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 10 11
Food containers 2 21
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 7 8
Rope 1 9
Plastic vehicle parts 1 48
Other Plastic 1 10
Lollipop sticks 1 3
Plastic bags 2 41
Food wrappers 45 29
Straws 1 2
Plastic sheeting 1 14
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 81
Bottle caps & lids 4 13
Paper & Cardboard 33 358
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 12 238
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 12 10
Cardboard boxes 1 45
Cups, food trays & wrappers 8 65
Foamed Plastic 15 15
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 8
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 13 6
Metal 13 40
Other Metal 1 2
Foil wrappers 10 14
Aluminium drink cans 2 24
Other 11 26
Other 10 26
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 10 96
Rope, line or string (natural) 5 10
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 25
Other cloth 1 2
Carpet & furnishing 1 48
Clothing, towels and linen 1 11
Glass & Ceramic 2 15
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 14
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 1
Rubber 1 71
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 71

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Previous survey in this area

Papakura Stream - Holmes Road Reserve Beautification Trust
02 Aug, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
1711
62%

Next survey in this area

Papakura Stream - Holmes Road Reserve Beautification Trust
04 Oct, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
250
57%