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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Spinnaker Reserve - Te Atatu

18 September 2019

Te Atatu Girl Guides

Ally Gracewood

Overview

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18

13.5

1.5

93m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

191

Products

178

2178

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 134 113
Resin pellets D N/A
Other Plastic 43 32
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 46 16
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 2
Rope 3 9
Plastic bags 2 8
Pens & Stationery 1 4
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Food wrappers 8 4
Food containers 2 1
Clothes pegs 2 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 9 1
Cable ties & zip ties 2 2
Bottle caps & lids 9 19
Straws 4 12
Glass & Ceramic 25 63
Glass or ceramic fragments 25 63
Foamed Plastic 13 9
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 5 2
Foam sponge 3 2
Ear plugs 1 1
Metal 2 4
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 4
Paper & Cardboard 1 2
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Other cloth 1 1
Wood 1 1980
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 1980
Other 1 6
Other 1 6

Materials

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