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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Spinnaker Reserve - Te Atatu

24 March 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Eloise Dowell

Overview

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7

4.8

4.0

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

591

Products

591

715

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 497 199
Resin pellets D N/A
Bottle caps & lids 34 29
Rope 4 2
Lollipop sticks 20 8
Bottle seals & tabs 11 1
Fishing nets 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 10
Fishing gear 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Food wrappers 24 5
Safety & construction related 14 11
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 10 2
Bottle neck rings 18 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 352 120
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Clothes pegs 1 1
Gardening & farming related 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 53 488
Glass or ceramic fragments 43 160
Construction material 3 317
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 7 11
Fabric & Textiles 23 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 23 1
Foamed Plastic 13 20
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 12 19
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Other 2 1
Personal care items 2 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 1
Wood 1 4
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 4
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1

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