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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Waiheke Little Oneroa - Fishermans rock

19 January 2023

Waiheke ambassadors

Tysha Hall

Overview

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2

2.0

2.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

60

Products

120

4930

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 55 1004
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 1 64
Bottle seals & tabs 1 2
Bottles <= 2 L 3 235
Cable ties & zip ties 2 1
Cigarette lighters 1 16
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Clothes pegs 3 7
Drink package rings 1 2
Fishing line 1 34
Food containers 1 96
Pens & Stationery 1 2
Plastic bags 1 103
Plastic utensils 1 10
Strapping bands & tape 1 11
Straws 5 29
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 7 285
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 23 69
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 37
Metal 20 466
Aluminium drink cans 16 351
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 22
Other cans (<= 4 L) 2 90
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 3
Other 14 9
Personal care items 1 9
Sanitary items 13 N/A
Rubber 9 29
Rubber bands 1 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 7 15
Other Rubber (specify) 1 12
Fabric & Textiles 7 1026
Clothing, towels and linen 3 263
Footwear & shoes 2 551
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 15
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 197
Glass & Ceramic 6 1021
Bottles & jars 4 792
Construction material 1 42
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 187
Wood 6 749
Corks 3 27
Wooden utensils 2 53
Other Wood (specify) 1 669
Paper & Cardboard 3 626
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 446
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 180

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