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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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Rangitoto Island - South Side

24 February 2023

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Te Hira Mayall-Nahi

Overview

B

8

8.0

3.3

30m x 8m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

1304

Products

313

4422

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 215 300
Resin pellets B N/A
Food wrappers 9 11
Straws 6 3
Lollipop sticks 12 3
Bottle neck rings 8 1
Bottle caps & lids 30 66
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 31 23
Plastic bags 4 40
Clothes pegs 1 2
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 110 145
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 56 834
Glass or ceramic fragments 55 631
Bottles & jars 1 203
Fabric & Textiles 16 20
Rope, line or string (natural) 16 20
Wood 15 3241
Processed timber & pallet crates 15 3241
Foamed Plastic 9 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 9 2
Metal 1 17
Construction material 1 17
Rubber 1 8
Rubber gloves 1 8

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Rangitoto Island - South Side Sustainable Coastlines
27 Mar, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
1880
19%

Next survey in this area

Rangitoto Island - South Side Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers
01 Sep, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
600
36%