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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Ruapuke - Southern Creek

16 September 2023

Te Mata Community

Jemma Hovelmeier

Overview

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3

3.1

1.4

50m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

455

Products

455

804

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 434 790
Resin pellets D N/A
Straws 1 2
Fishing gear 6 20
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 23
Rope 7 55
Lollipop sticks 5 3
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 4 3
Bottle caps & lids 12 30
Clothes pegs 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 20 16
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 3
Other Plastic 7 37
Safety & construction related 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 358 588
Foamed Plastic 17 6
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 8 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 8 4
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Other 3 8
Cotton buds 2 1
Personal care items 1 7
Metal 1 0
Sharps, needles, lancets, metal catheters 1 N/A

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area