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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Tawharanui - Anchor Bay

23 October 2024

Pacific Discovery

Jack Craft

Overview

B

12

11.0

5.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

151

Products

302

504

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 266 96
Resin pellets D N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 10
Bottle caps & lids 15 20
Lollipop sticks 5 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 217 39
Strapping bands & tape 5 3
Plastic bags 1 7
Rope 6 6
Bottle seals & tabs 5 2
Food wrappers 1 1
Other Plastic 7 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Wood 12 278
Processed timber & pallet crates 12 278
Foamed Plastic 11 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 8 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Glass & Ceramic 9 33
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 6 23
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 10
Rubber 2 1
Rubber bands 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 93
Other cloth 1 93
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1

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