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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Rangitoto Island - South Side

28 September 2024

First Light Travel

Lana Jackson

Overview

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17

9.9

18.0

47m x 13m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

1928

Products

1178

44070

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 608 3404
Glass or ceramic fragments 608 3404
Plastic 417 326
Resin pellets A N/A
Straws 8 8
Clothes pegs 5 7
Bottle caps & lids 50 74
Bottle seals & tabs 12 4
Lollipop sticks 14 5
Bottle neck rings 7 5
Other Plastic 2 13
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 10
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 200 123
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 58 26
Food wrappers 33 8
Fishing nets 25 18
Safety & construction related 1 25
Wood 95 40290
Processed timber & pallet crates 95 40290
Foamed Plastic 44 13
Foam glazier spacers 3 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 39 7
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 5
Metal 6 14
Construction material 1 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 5 11
Fabric & Textiles 4 15
Rope, line or string (natural) 4 15
Other 2 6
Personal care items 2 6
Rubber 2 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 2

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