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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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Onehunga - Taumanu Reserve

20 November 2019

Sustainable Coastlines

Robyn McConnell

Overview

B

35

64.2

23.4

100m x 20m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

287

Products

574

490

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 524 181
Resin pellets B N/A
Food containers 1 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 224 56
Food wrappers 47 17
Bottle caps & lids 16 26
Rope 4 2
Lollipop sticks 8 2
Straws 6 7
Cigarettes, butts & filters 198 42
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 17 22
Pens & Stationery 3 3
Foamed Plastic 24 2
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 23 1
Glass & Ceramic 18 297
Glass or ceramic fragments 7 67
Construction material 11 230
Wood 5 8
Other Wood (specify) 3 2
Wooden utensils 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 5
Metal 2 1
Foil wrappers 2 1
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Onehunga - Taumanu Reserve Sustainable Coastlines
07 Aug, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
61
85%

Next survey in this area

Onehunga - Taumanu Reserve Royal Oak Primary School
17 Feb, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
288
98%