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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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Rakiura Stewart Island - Halfmoon Bay

24 February 2023

Stewart Island Community

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

A

3

1.7

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

30

Products

60

524

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 27 21
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 3 7
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 1
Bottle caps & lids 3 7
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 1
Metal 11 34
Unidentifiable metal fragments 5 1
Construction material 5 32
Foil wrappers 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 10 38
Glass or ceramic fragments 10 38
Wood 7 424
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 424
Foamed Plastic 3 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 3
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 3
Fabric & Textiles 1 2
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 2

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Rakiura Stewart Island - Halfmoon Bay Halfmoon Bay School Stewart Island Rakiura
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Items per 1,000m2
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