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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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Onehunga - Taumanu Reserve

8 September 2023

Te Iti Kahurangi Kahui Ako Envirogroup

Jackie Arthur

Overview

A

26

39.0

10.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

224

Products

448

1255

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 386 481
Resin pellets C N/A
Cigarette lighters 1 5
Bottles <= 2 L 1 36
Cigarettes, butts & filters 8 1
Straws 8 11
Bottle caps & lids 21 54
Bottle seals & tabs 21 28
Lollipop sticks 10 4
Food wrappers 34 32
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 80 120
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 188 168
Bottle neck rings 5 1
Plastic bags 5 16
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Food containers 2 2
Plastic sheeting 1 2
Foamed Plastic 41 33
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 22 8
Other Foamed Plastic 7 12
Foam sponge 3 5
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 4 6
Polystyrene cups or food packs 4 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 6 566
Carpet & furnishing 1 548
Clothing, towels and linen 1 4
Rope, line or string (natural) 4 14
Other 4 0
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Metal 3 51
Construction material 1 50
Foil wrappers 2 1
Rubber 3 86
Rubber gloves 1 75
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 9
Glass & Ceramic 2 11
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 11
Paper & Cardboard 2 23
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 5
Tetrapaks 1 18
Wood 1 4
Other Wood (specify) 1 4

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Previous survey in this area

Onehunga - Taumanu Reserve Te Iti Kahurangi Kahui Ako Envirogroup
02 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
116
91%

Next survey in this area

Onehunga - Taumanu Reserve Te Iti Kahurangi Kahui Ako Envirogroup
22 Nov, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
138
83%