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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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Port Molyneux - South end

7 May 2025

Waiwera South School/Te Kura o Waiwera South

Scott Martin

Overview

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16

9.6

9.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

62

Products

124

6303

Type Count Weight (g)
Metal 43 1130
Unidentifiable metal fragments 28 456
Metal vehicle parts 8 15
Aluminium drink cans 2 13
Other Metal 5 646
Plastic 38 455
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 424
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 23 8
Gardening & farming related 5 7
Other Plastic 1 2
Food wrappers 1 1
Fishing line 4 10
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 17 17
Glass or ceramic fragments 17 17
Fabric & Textiles 8 32
Clothing, towels and linen 2 25
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 6 7
Rubber 7 669
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 6 48
Tyres 1 621
Foamed Plastic 5 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 5 3
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Wood 3 3997
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 3997

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Previous survey in this area

Port Molyneux - South end Waiwera South School/Te Kura o Waiwera South
01 Apr, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
697
9%