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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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Pukerua Bay - Pukerua bay pa site

2 November 2024

Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Briony Ellis

Overview

C

6

8.0

5.2

100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

969

Products

969

11335

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 875 642
Resin pellets C N/A
Hangers & retail packaging 3 1
Safety & construction related 1 5
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 6
Bacterial habitat wheels 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 13 5
Plastic bags 1 1
Plastic utensils 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 46 66
Bottle neck rings 6 4
Gardening & farming related 29 51
Food wrappers 17 6
Rope 12 12
Bottle seals & tabs 12 12
Food containers 1 74
Bottles <= 2 L 1 37
Clothes pegs 4 7
Lollipop sticks 7 1
Straws 16 4
Fishing gear 8 34
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 9
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 688 305
Glass & Ceramic 59 560
Glass or ceramic fragments 51 303
Construction material 8 257
Foamed Plastic 28 117
Other Foamed Plastic 3 31
Foam glazier spacers 5 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 16 8
Foam sponge 4 77
Wood 3 10000
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 10000
Rubber 2 11
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 11
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1
Metal 1 4
Aluminium drink cans 1 4

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Previous survey in this area

Pukerua Bay - Pukerua bay pa site Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group
04 Aug, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
155
87%