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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Tawharanui - Anchor Bay

13 October 2023

Pacific Discovery

Sabrina Dukovski

Overview

A

13

16.3

8.9

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

108

Products

217

663

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 203 107
Resin pellets D N/A
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 6 8
Pens & Stationery 2 1
Rope 7 21
Lollipop sticks 3 2
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Safety & construction related 2 9
Other Plastic 2 10
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 175 47
Fishing gear 1 1
Clothes pegs 2 5
Rubber 5 7
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 4 3
Other Rubber (specify) 1 4
Wood 3 131
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 131
Glass & Ceramic 3 341
Construction material 1 329
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 12
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1
Metal 1 75
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 75

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