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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Rangitoto Island - South Side

1 September 2023

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Maja Bethke

Overview

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3.0

4.0

50m x 13m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

600

Products

390

19115

Type Count Weight (g)
Wood 132 16791
Corks 2 21
Processed timber & pallet crates 130 16770
Plastic 123 252
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 26 46
Bottle neck rings 3 3
Bottle seals & tabs 4 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 24
Clothes pegs 1 2
Fishing gear 1 1
Fishing line 3 2
Food wrappers 9 7
Hangers & retail packaging 2 1
Lollipop sticks 5 1
Plastic bags 1 1
Plastic sheeting 1 1
Rope 13 24
Safety & construction related 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Straws 4 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 7 21
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 29 30
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 9 9
Other Plastic 1 1
Plastic vehicle parts 1 72
Glass & Ceramic 111 1952
Glass or ceramic fragments 111 1952
Foamed Plastic 19 6
Foam sponge 4 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 4 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 11 3
Metal 2 12
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 11
Other 2 1
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Rubber 1 101
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 101

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