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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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Maketu spit

15 June 2023

Tangaroa's helpers

Laura Rae

Overview

B

4

4.7

3.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

177

Products

354

3140

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 161 140
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 7 12
Foam sponge 13 41
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 100 44
Polystyrene cups or food packs 34 6
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 34
Plastic 126 388
Resin pellets A N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Rope 7 21
Bottle caps & lids 4 8
Bottles <= 2 L 2 125
Hangers & retail packaging 2 5
Fishing gear 9 5
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Gardening & farming related 22 13
Plastic bags 1 55
Fishing line 22 20
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 19 30
Strapping bands & tape 5 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 27
Other Plastic 11 21
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Straws 1 1
Safety & construction related 2 42
Food containers 1 1
Food wrappers 6 4
Paper & Cardboard 27 19
Cups, food trays & wrappers 7 9
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 20 10
Metal 22 308
Sharps, needles, lancets, metal catheters 5 N/A
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 5 10
Other Metal 2 13
Construction material 1 119
Aluminium drink cans 5 165
Foil wrappers 4 1
Glass & Ceramic 10 834
Bottles & jars 4 785
Glass or ceramic fragments 6 49
Wood 4 1380
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 1380
Fabric & Textiles 3 60
Clothing, towels and linen 2 58
Carpet & furnishing 1 2
Rubber 1 11
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 11

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