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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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Ahuriri Estuary - Ahuriri Estuary Walkway

7 December 2019

Plastic Free Hawke’s Bay

Katie Ritter

Overview

B

7

3.5

2.9

100m x 3m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

553

Products

166

123

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 128 90
Resin pellets B N/A
Plastic bags 6 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 42 14
Plastic sheeting 5 1
Strapping bands & tape 5 4
Food wrappers 31 3
Gardening & farming related 2 6
Straws 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 7 6
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 45
Cigarettes, butts & filters 25 4
Other Plastic 1 2
Foamed Plastic 18 5
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 11 1
Foam sponge 5 2
Paper & Cardboard 12 2
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 12 2
Rubber 2 6
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 4
Other Rubber (specify) 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 2 5
Bottles & jars 2 5
Fabric & Textiles 1 10
Other cloth 1 10
Wood 1 3
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 3
Other 1 1
Other 1 1
Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Ahuriri Estuary - Ahuriri Estuary Walkway Sustainable Backyards Hawkes Bay
16 Nov, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
1818
94%

Next survey in this area

Ahuriri Estuary - Ahuriri Estuary Walkway Hawke's Bay Regional Council | Te Kaunihera ā-rohe o Te Matau a Māui
04 Aug, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
2037
94%