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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Te Matauranga

29 May 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Rebecca Fleet

Overview

C

4

3.0

3.9

100m x 12m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

243

Products

292

5692

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 208 1893
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 1 110
Strapping bands & tape 13 23
Bottle neck rings 3 2
Lollipop sticks 13 6
Clothes pegs 3 10
Straws 1 1
Food wrappers 42 595
Bottle caps & lids 24 57
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 8 63
Food containers 11 179
Bottles <= 2 L 7 376
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 120
Plastic bags 3 148
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 24 114
Bottle seals & tabs 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 38 35
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 3
Hangers & retail packaging 5 8
Gardening & farming related 1 17
Other Plastic 2 18
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Foamed Plastic 42 123
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 4 5
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 30 110
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 4
Ear plugs 1 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 11 708
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 10
Glass or ceramic fragments 7 26
Bottles & jars 3 672
Paper & Cardboard 10 66
Tetrapaks 1 23
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 9 43
Metal 6 40
Aluminium drink cans 2 38
Foil wrappers 4 2
Wood 5 2217
Other Wood (specify) 1 6
Wooden utensils 1 6
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 2205
Fabric & Textiles 4 501
Clothing, towels and linen 2 498
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 3
Rubber 4 142
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 2
Rubber gloves 1 114
Rubber bands 1 11
Other Rubber (specify) 1 15
Other 2 2
Personal care items 1 2
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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