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

14 June 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Rebecca Fleet

Overview

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100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

269

Products

269

876

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 214 173
Resin pellets B N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Plastic bags 2 1
Straws 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 5 10
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 7 3
Bottle caps & lids 10 12
Clothes pegs 1 3
Other Plastic 1 1
Lollipop sticks 7 3
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Plastic vehicle parts 1 2
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Food containers 2 1
Rope 1 1
Food wrappers 19 39
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 147 90
Glass & Ceramic 26 69
Glass or ceramic fragments 26 69
Rubber 11 8
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 11 8
Foamed Plastic 7 10
Ear plugs 2 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 5
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 4
Paper & Cardboard 4 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 4 1
Metal 2 1
Foil wrappers 2 1
Wood 2 3
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 3
Other 2 2
Cotton buds 1 1
Personal care items 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 609
Clothing, towels and linen 1 609

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