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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Punakaiki - McMillians Road

1 February 2024

DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini

Don Neale

Overview

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4

2.1

0.3

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

16

Products

33

33

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 30 21
Resin pellets A N/A
Mesh bags 1 1
Food containers 1 4
Plastic sheeting 21 10
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Rope 1 1
Food wrappers 3 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Metal 1 11
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 11

Materials

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