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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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Motutapu Sandy Bay -Island Map

26 October 2023

Motutapu Outdoor Education Camp - MOEC

Kim Matheson

Overview

B

6

8.5

3.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

20

Products

40

500

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 31 103
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 8 6
Food wrappers 6 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 10 17
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 4
Cigarette lighters 2 14
Fishing line 2 5
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 0 50
Glass & Ceramic 6 140
Bottles & jars 0 70
Glass or ceramic fragments 6 70
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Wood 1 257
Other Wood (specify) 0 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 256

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Motutapu Sandy Bay -Island Map Motutapu Outdoor Education Camp - MOEC
11 Sep, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
8
44%