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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Orangihina Harbourview Reserve - Te Atatu

17 February 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Dan Downing

Overview

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9

9.2

12.5

100m x 8m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

1335

Products

1068

12201

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 413 2261
Construction material 1 12
Light globes/bulbs 1 8
Bottles & jars 6 361
Glass or ceramic fragments 405 1880
Plastic 387 1250
Strapping bands & tape 2 2
Food wrappers 46 49
Clothes pegs 7 17
Bottle seals & tabs 6 2
Cable ties & zip ties 2 3
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 9 125
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 19 195
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 158 208
Food containers 12 68
Cigarette lighters 3 37
Pens & Stationery 1 9
Bottles <= 2 L 4 128
Bottle neck rings 8 2
Plastic utensils 3 5
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 16 129
Straws 9 16
Gardening & farming related 10 97
Lollipop sticks 9 5
Bottle caps & lids 61 151
Resin pellets B N/A
Foamed Plastic 220 208
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 31 45
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 172 144
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 17 19
Wood 20 7648
Processed timber & pallet crates 18 7623
Corks 2 25
Metal 6 209
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 6
Construction material 1 72
Aluminium drink cans 3 131
Other 6 33
Personal care items 2 1
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Appliances & electronics 1 32
Fabric & Textiles 6 446
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 6 446
Rubber 5 124
Inner-tubes and rubber sheet 2 38
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 86
Paper & Cardboard 5 22
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 18
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 4 4

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