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

12 September 2024

Te Iti Kahurangi Kahui Ako Envirogroup

Jackie Arthur

Overview

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28

49.5

45.1

100m x 20m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

299

Products

598

691

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 408 337
Resin pellets A N/A
Clothes pegs 5 10
Food wrappers 16 7
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 37 13
Lollipop sticks 25 8
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 266 182
Plastic sheeting 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 29 56
Other Plastic 1 9
Gloves 2 10
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 2
Bottles <= 2 L 1 21
Cigarettes, butts & filters 11 2
Food containers 1 2
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Straws 1 1
Pens & Stationery 3 6
Plastic bags 2 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 3
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Foamed Plastic 140 24
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 135 19
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 2
Ear plugs 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 28 83
Glass or ceramic fragments 28 83
Fabric & Textiles 7 60
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 4 49
Clothing, towels and linen 2 10
Other cloth 1 1
Metal 7 182
Foil wrappers 3 2
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 104
Construction material 2 75
Other Metal 1 1
Rubber 3 4
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 2
Construction & Automotive 1 2
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 2 1

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