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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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Waiheke -Surfdale Beach Playground end

24 November 2022

Waiheke Marine Trust

Tilde Sorensen

Overview

A

8

6.0

3.8

100m x 20m

Shell

Items per 1,000m2

21

Products

42

145

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 18 48
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 1 1
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 7 8
Bottle seals & tabs 1 5
Fibreglass fragments 1 2
Bottles <= 2 L 1 21
Food wrappers 1 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 13 50
Bottles & jars 13 50
Paper & Cardboard 4 17
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 16
Metal 3 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Foil wrappers 2 2
Rubber 3 25
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 25
Wood 1 2
Other Wood (specify) 1 2

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Waiheke -Surfdale Beach Playground end Waiheke Resources Trust
14 Apr, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
66
52%

Next survey in this area

Waiheke -Surfdale Beach Playground end Te Huruhi Primary
13 Sep, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
77
60%