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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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Onehunga - Taumanu Reserve

1 December 2022

Te Iti Kahurangi Kahui Ako Envirogroup

Jackie Arthur

Overview

A

33

46.8

19.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

72

Products

144

282

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 89 138
Resin pellets A N/A
Cable ties & zip ties 2 1
Clothes pegs 1 2
Food wrappers 2 1
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 4
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 1
Plastic bags 1 35
Plastic utensils 1 9
Straws 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 45 27
Bottle caps & lids 17 38
Lollipop sticks 6 4
Gloves 1 14
Foamed Plastic 23 10
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 19 1
Foam sponge 4 9
Glass & Ceramic 13 53
Glass or ceramic fragments 13 53
Fabric & Textiles 9 65
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 9 65
Rubber 4 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Metal 3 6
Construction material 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 5
Other 3 8
Other 2 8
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Onehunga - Taumanu Reserve Te Iti Kahurangi Kahui Ako Envirogroup
21 Sep, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
140
88%

Next survey in this area

Onehunga - Taumanu Reserve Te Iti Kahurangi Kahui Ako Envirogroup
02 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
116
91%