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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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Ahuriri Estuary - Ahuriri Estuary Walkway

14 April 2024

Greendale Tamatea Scout Group

Chris Comber

Overview

B

15

15.0

14.5

100m x 5m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

1328

Products

664

427

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 363 323
Resin pellets B N/A
Food containers 1 1
Lollipop sticks 11 5
Hangers & retail packaging 2 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 6 12
Bottle caps & lids 21 30
Bottle neck rings 4 2
Food wrappers 31 5
Plastic bags 74 68
Cigarettes, butts & filters 7 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 194 186
Strapping bands & tape 8 5
Straws 2 3
Safety & construction related 2 3
Foamed Plastic 246 62
Ear plugs 12 19
Foam sponge 22 9
Polystyrene cups or food packs 4 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 208 32
Metal 30 22
Aluminium drink cans 1 1
Foil wrappers 22 4
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Construction material 6 15
Fabric & Textiles 9 11
Other cloth 2 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 7 10
Paper & Cardboard 9 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 9 2
Rubber 6 6
Inner-tubes and rubber sheet 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 2
Rubber bands 1 1
Chewing gum 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 1
Bottles & jars 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Ahuriri Estuary - Ahuriri Estuary Walkway Greendale Tamatea Scout Group
20 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
30
53%