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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Pukerua Bay - Pukerua bay pa site

17 June 2023

Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Briony Ellis

Overview

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100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

408

Products

408

2210

Type Count Weight (g)
Metal 160 1171
Construction material 155 1140
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 3
Aluminium drink cans 2 28
Plastic 156 255
Resin pellets A N/A
Safety & construction related 1 36
Rope 19 30
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 75 106
Fishing gear 9 37
Fishing line 1 1
Straws 5 2
Lollipop sticks 4 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 15 20
Bottle neck rings 5 2
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Pens & Stationery 2 6
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 5
Plastic bags 3 1
Food wrappers 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 9 3
Food containers 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 84 316
Glass or ceramic fragments 80 261
Construction material 4 55
Paper & Cardboard 3 46
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 46
Foamed Plastic 3 2
Foam sponge 3 2
Wood 2 420
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 420

Materials

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