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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Mangere Bridge West

7 November 2023

One Tree Hill College

Meredith Raukura

Overview

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19

11.7

10.1

43m x 12m

Shell

Items per 1,000m2

1717

Products

886

1203

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 630 365
Resin pellets C N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 443 196
Straws 32 18
Cosmetics and medical packaging 6 11
Bottle neck rings 13 9
Cable ties & zip ties 3 4
Other Plastic 1 4
Rope 5 2
Bottle seals & tabs 5 2
Bottle caps & lids 58 88
Pens & Stationery 3 1
Food wrappers 3 1
Clothes pegs 5 6
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 9 8
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 44 15
Glass & Ceramic 208 785
Glass or ceramic fragments 208 785
Foamed Plastic 16 4
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 13 1
Ear plugs 3 3
Rubber 14 18
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 14 18
Metal 13 23
Other Metal 13 23
Wood 4 4
Other Wood (specify) 4 4
Other 1 4
Other 1 4

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