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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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Puketutu Island

4 April 2024

Garnier

Lucie Spencer

Overview

B

10

10.0

4.1

100m x 15m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

71

Products

106

4258

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 63 160
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing nets 1 43
Fishing line 2 3
Cigarette lighters 2 15
Bottles <= 2 L 1 31
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 15 3
Food containers 1 10
Food wrappers 6 1
Rope 1 18
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 23 15
Bottle caps & lids 5 9
Plastic bags 4 10
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Metal 16 199
Aluminium drink cans 4 65
Unidentifiable metal fragments 12 134
Glass & Ceramic 13 111
Glass or ceramic fragments 13 111
Foamed Plastic 6 41
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 28
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 12
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Wood 4 3724
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 3724
Paper & Cardboard 2 22
Tetrapaks 1 12
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 10
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area