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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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Onehunga - Taumanu Reserve

2 May 2023

Te Iti Kahurangi Kahui Ako Envirogroup

Brendon Marshall

Overview

A

22

18.3

8.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

116

Products

231

3647

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 185 557
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 37 192
Plastic sheeting 2 216
Bottle caps & lids 8 22
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 127 120
Straws 4 4
Lollipop sticks 7 3
Foamed Plastic 26 183
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 16 13
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 9 169
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Wood 8 1142
Processed timber & pallet crates 8 1142
Glass & Ceramic 4 1508
Construction material 4 1508
Fabric & Textiles 3 77
Other cloth 1 75
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Metal 2 122
Fishing related 2 122
Rubber 2 3
Other Rubber (specify) 2 3
Other 1 55
Appliances & electronics 1 55

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Previous survey in this area

Onehunga - Taumanu Reserve Te Iti Kahurangi Kahui Ako Envirogroup
01 Dec, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
72
78%

Next survey in this area

Onehunga - Taumanu Reserve Te Iti Kahurangi Kahui Ako Envirogroup
08 Sep, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
224
95%