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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Rotoroa Island Ladies Bay

7 November 2023

Manurewa Central Primary

Jeanine Devaroyan

Overview

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6

6.0

1.0

50m x 6m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

647

Products

194

757

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 183 495
Resin pellets C N/A
Baskets, crates & trays 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 46 102
Rope 25 172
Fishing line 7 8
Fishing gear 5 28
Cable ties & zip ties 2 1
Drink package rings 1 1
Food containers 1 1
Lollipop sticks 3 3
Pens & Stationery 1 4
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 5
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 75 115
Gardening & farming related 3 47
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 1
Straws 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 5 257
Footwear & shoes 1 237
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Clothing, towels and linen 1 17
Other cloth 2 2
Foamed Plastic 5 3
Ear plugs 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2

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