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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Te Matauranga

16 May 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Caitlyn Prince

Overview

B

23

15.3

4.6

87m x 12m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

461

Products

481

3095

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 226 1707
Glass or ceramic fragments 226 1707
Plastic 190 715
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 8 21
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 26
Cigarette lighters 1 15
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Food containers 10 31
Food wrappers 35 448
Gardening & farming related 1 11
Lollipop sticks 7 3
Pens & Stationery 1 7
Plastic bags 2 1
Safety & construction related 3 27
Strapping bands & tape 1 8
Straws 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 8
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 72 80
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 36 21
Other Plastic 2 4
Foamed Plastic 39 36
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 3
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 5 4
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 30 28
Fabric & Textiles 14 391
Backpacks & bags 1 33
Clothing, towels and linen 2 309
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 11 49
Rubber 5 126
Rubber footwear 1 73
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 4 53
Metal 4 52
Aluminium drink cans 1 11
Foil wrappers 1 1
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 37
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 3
Wood 2 63
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 62
Other Wood (specify) 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 5
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 5

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