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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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Ahuriri Estuary - Ahuriri Estuary Walkway

11 December 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Ben Knight

Overview

B

2

1.3

1.3

100m x 3m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

1023

Products

307

802

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 193 169
Resin pellets B N/A
Rope 1 2
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Straws 2 1
Lollipop sticks 7 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Bottle caps & lids 8 23
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 73 59
Food wrappers 26 5
Food containers 1 12
Plastic bags 4 11
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 32 15
Cigarettes, butts & filters 23 11
Hangers & retail packaging 4 6
Safety & construction related 4 3
Pens & Stationery 1 8
Clothes pegs 1 2
Strapping bands & tape 1 2
Foamed Plastic 89 27
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 15 9
Foam glazier spacers 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 64 15
Polystyrene cups or food packs 7 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 7 35
Cups, food trays & wrappers 7 35
Rubber 5 10
Rubber bands 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Rubber gloves 1 7
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 1
Wood 5 429
Wooden utensils 1 2
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 427
Other 5 2
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Personal care items 1 2
Metal 2 17
Aluminium drink cans 1 16
Foil wrappers 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 113
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 113

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Previous survey in this area

Ahuriri Estuary - Ahuriri Estuary Walkway Are you ready, Ahuriri
09 Oct, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
2787
96%

Next survey in this area

Ahuriri Estuary - Ahuriri Estuary Walkway Greendale Tamatea Scout Group
20 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
30
53%