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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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Orangihina Harbourview Reserve - Te Atatu

11 August 2023

WTP

Teresina Robredo De la Vega

Overview

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11

8.1

15.3

100m x 9m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

498

Products

448

24867

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 190 1079
Glass or ceramic fragments 189 1075
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 4
Plastic 173 1792
Resin pellets C N/A
Plastic bags 12 116
Clothes pegs 3 8
Bottle caps & lids 30 122
Bottles <= 2 L 7 608
Hangers & retail packaging 2 1
Food containers 5 13
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 51 43
Bottle seals & tabs 2 3
Pens & Stationery 2 8
Gardening & farming related 2 21
Straws 4 5
Cigarette lighters 1 20
Bottle neck rings 3 1
Lollipop sticks 6 4
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 15 511
Fishing gear 2 3
Food wrappers 15 203
Safety & construction related 2 10
Strapping bands & tape 4 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Baskets, crates & trays 1 50
Other Plastic 1 40
Foamed Plastic 47 101
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 38 77
Foam sponge 3 18
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Foam glazier spacers 2 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 3 3
Wood 25 21580
Processed timber & pallet crates 25 21580
Fabric & Textiles 7 110
Footwear & shoes 1 97
Rope, line or string (natural) 5 10
Other cloth - N/A
Carpet & furnishing 1 3
Metal 2 9
Gas bottles, drums & buckets ( > 4 L) 1 9
Sharps, needles, lancets, metal catheters 1 N/A
Other 2 1
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Rubber 1 10
Rubber gloves 1 10
Paper & Cardboard 1 185
Tetrapaks 1 185

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Previous survey in this area

Orangihina Harbourview Reserve - Te Atatu Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers
30 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
270
14%

Next survey in this area

Orangihina Harbourview Reserve - Te Atatu BMW
08 Dec, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
576
53%