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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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Waitangi Estuary - South Side - Clive River Mouth 2

3 November 2024

Green Party Hawke's Bay

Marilyn Scott

Overview

B

7

6.7

3.2

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

142

Products

285

26407

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 189 2029
Resin pellets B N/A
Cigarette lighters 2 24
Bottle caps & lids 23 52
Food containers 2 11
Bottle neck rings 4 2
Clothes pegs 2 7
Fishing line 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 4 96
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Straws 2 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 69 242
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 6 1347
Food wrappers 22 6
Gardening & farming related 2 48
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 9
Plastic utensils 1 2
Rope 5 61
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Pens & Stationery 4 5
Plastic vehicle parts 2 76
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 33 33
Wood 37 23629
Wooden utensils 1 2
Processed timber & pallet crates 36 23627
Foamed Plastic 20 14
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 12 12
Foam sponge 3 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 1
Glass & Ceramic 16 418
Glass or ceramic fragments 15 221
Bottles & jars 1 197
Paper & Cardboard 10 47
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 9 32
Cardboard boxes 1 15
Metal 6 119
Aluminium drink cans 5 82
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 37
Fabric & Textiles 4 37
Carpet & furnishing 1 6
Clothing, towels and linen 3 31
Rubber 2 96
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 77
Construction & Automotive 1 19
Other 1 18
Personal care items 1 18

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Previous survey in this area

Waitangi Estuary - South Side - Clive River Mouth 2 Green Party Hawke's Bay
06 Jul, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
138
74%