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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Haulashore Island - East Beach Haulashore Island

8 October 2023

Maitahi outrigger canoe club

Karen Driver

Overview

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6

6.0

7.0

100m x 20m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

252

Products

503

43494

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 336 666
Resin pellets A N/A
Baskets, crates & trays 1 102
Bottles <= 2 L 2 93
Clothes pegs 2 3
Bottle caps & lids 26 15
Straws 21 7
Strapping bands & tape 31 18
Fishing line 2 5
Rope 22 52
Food containers 4 4
Food wrappers 58 39
Fibreglass fragments 1 24
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 36 140
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 100 64
Gardening & farming related 1 6
Other Plastic 13 28
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 28
Plastic sheeting 1 18
Gloves 1 11
Cable ties & zip ties 2 2
Hangers & retail packaging 9 6
Wood 59 41992
Processed timber & pallet crates 27 40422
Other Wood (specify) 31 1562
Corks 1 8
Foamed Plastic 55 49
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 33 15
Ear plugs 1 1
Other Foamed Plastic 21 33
Rubber 11 58
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 55
Rubber bands 2 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 8 2
Fabric & Textiles 10 238
Clothing, towels and linen 10 238
Glass & Ceramic 9 295
Glass or ceramic fragments 8 96
Bottles & jars 1 199
Metal 9 155
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 6
Construction material 1 110
Aluminium drink cans 2 27
Foil wrappers 3 12
Other 9 2
Sanitary items 8 N/A
Personal care items 1 2
Paper & Cardboard 5 39
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 5 39

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