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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Kapiti Island - Boulder Bank North Side

1 September 2023

Greater Wellington Regional Council - Te Pane Matua Taiao

Megan Melidonis

Overview

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4

1.8

0.8

100m x 10m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

62

Products

62

27847

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 28 2882
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 3 29
Rope 5 2049
Safety & construction related 2 36
Gloves 2 3
Food containers 1 11
Gardening & farming related 1 702
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 8
Straws 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 5 27
Other Plastic 1 7
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 1
Mesh bags 2 7
Paper & Cardboard 17 22
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 17 22
Wood 15 24940
Processed timber & pallet crates 15 24940
Glass & Ceramic 1 2
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 2
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1

Materials

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