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

12 August 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Oliver Brenninkmeijer

Overview

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6

7.1

7.7

100m x 12m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

393

Products

472

5155

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 356 3444
Resin pellets B N/A
Clothes pegs 4 4
Pens & Stationery 5 7
Lollipop sticks 9 5
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 7
Fishing nets 8 21
Straws 2 3
Bottle caps & lids 32 90
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 76 90
Cigarette lighters 1 11
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 9 404
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 7
Gardening & farming related 2 57
Food containers 8 50
Food wrappers 92 1663
Safety & construction related 3 7
Plastic bags 10 320
Hangers & retail packaging 1 5
Strapping bands & tape 2 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 76 689
Other Plastic 8 1
Glass & Ceramic 39 665
Glass or ceramic fragments 35 370
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 4 295
Foamed Plastic 35 387
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 4 4
Foam glazier spacers 1 4
Other Foamed Plastic 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 21 63
Polystyrene cups or food packs 4 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 314
Fabric & Textiles 32 652
Rope, line or string (natural) 4 46
Clothing, towels and linen 5 240
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 23 366
Rubber 5 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 5 1
Other 4 0
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 1 6
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 6

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