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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Pukerua Bay - Pukerua bay pa site

24 September 2023

Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Briony Ellis

Overview

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6

4.0

2.4

100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

168

Products

168

1150

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 105 451
Glass or ceramic fragments 98 307
Construction material 7 144
Plastic 57 146
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 1
Rope 2 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 2
Straws 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 25 36
Strapping bands & tape 1 5
Plastic bags 1 16
Food containers 1 1
Bottle neck rings 2 2
Bottle caps & lids 3 6
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Fishing gear 9 37
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Gardening & farming related 3 21
Safety & construction related 1 14
Metal 3 13
Construction material 3 13
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Wood 1 516
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 516
Rubber 1 23
Construction & Automotive 1 23

Materials

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