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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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Hongoeka Bay - Hongoeka Beach

14 May 2023

Hongoeka Marae

Jo-Maitera Hall

Overview

B

16

5.3

9.3

100m x 15m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

99

Products

148

6376

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 84 983
Construction material 68 945
Glass or ceramic fragments 16 38
Plastic 33 84
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 11 3
Fishing line 3 10
Food containers 5 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 50
Food wrappers 3 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 8
Gardening & farming related 1 9
Metal 16 1184
Aluminium drink cans 2 30
Unidentifiable metal fragments 5 1152
Foil wrappers 9 2
Fabric & Textiles 7 115
Clothing, towels and linen 7 115
Wood 6 904
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 904
Rubber 1 3106
Tyres 1 3106
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Hongoeka Bay - Hongoeka Beach Hongoeka Marae
17 Dec, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
30
74%

Next survey in this area

Hongoeka Bay - Hongoeka Beach Hongoeka Marae
13 Aug, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
43
65%