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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Waitangi Estuary - South Side - Clive River Mouth 2

6 July 2024

Green Party Hawke's Bay

Ingrid Perols

Overview

B

9

6.9

4.2

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

138

Products

277

54924

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 175 1907
Resin pellets B N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 9
Cigarette lighters 1 16
Food wrappers 19 28
Food containers 4 16
Straws 2 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Fishing line 2 19
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 24 174
Plastic utensils 2 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 78 152
Rope 4 1
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 17 52
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 734
Bottles <= 2 L 13 700
Foamed Plastic 31 41
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 31 41
Metal 23 1254
Aluminium drink cans 10 157
Unidentifiable metal fragments 10 62
Construction material 3 1035
Wood 23 48700
Other Wood (specify) 23 48700
Glass & Ceramic 12 873
Glass or ceramic fragments 9 22
Bottles & jars 3 851
Fabric & Textiles 7 1693
Footwear & shoes 1 46
Clothing, towels and linen 6 1647
Rubber 5 436
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 5 436
Paper & Cardboard 1 20
Tetrapaks 1 20

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