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

8 March 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Te Hira Mayall-Nahi

Overview

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5

3.1

7.5

100m x 8m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

456

Products

365

7343

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 248 2776
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 4 29
Bottles & jars 3 647
Glass or ceramic fragments 241 2100
Plastic 92 1834
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 29 1069
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 3
Plastic bags 1 44
Pens & Stationery 1 12
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Food wrappers 7 192
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 5
Cigarette lighters 1 11
Bottles <= 2 L 3 66
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 14 47
Food containers 2 110
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 28 273
Foamed Plastic 12 375
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 5 361
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 6 10
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 4
Fabric & Textiles 7 2163
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1807
Other cloth 4 7
Footwear & shoes 1 230
Clothing, towels and linen 1 119
Metal 3 103
Other Metal 1 2
Aluminium drink cans 2 101
Rubber 1 47
Rubber footwear 1 47
Wood 1 45
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 45
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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