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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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Punakaiki - McMillans Road

25 February 2025

DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini

Don Neale

Overview

B

9

2.9

0.1

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

12

Products

25

3020

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 21 30
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 20
Plastic sheeting 7 6
Food wrappers 10 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Rope 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Foamed Plastic 2 8
Foam sponge 1 7
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Wood 1 2978
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 2978
Paper & Cardboard 1 4
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 4

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Punakaiki - McMillans Road Pacific Discovery
04 Nov, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
2
25%