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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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Ruapuke - Northern Creek Mouth

12 May 2023

The Raglanites

Penny Hibberd

Overview

B

3

3.0

2.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

430

Products

859

312

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 839 305
Resin pellets C N/A
Bottle caps & lids 19 22
Strapping bands & tape 14 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 10 2
Fishing gear 5 16
Food containers 4 5
Food wrappers 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Lollipop sticks 10 4
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Plastic utensils 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Plastic bags 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 2
Safety & construction related 5 1
Rope 15 30
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 747 212
Foamed Plastic 20 7
Other Foamed Plastic 1 4
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 19 3

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Previous survey in this area

Ruapuke - Northern Creek Mouth The Raglanites
10 Jul, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
80
100%

Next survey in this area

Ruapuke - Northern Creek Mouth The Raglanites
15 Sep, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
126
100%