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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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Spinnaker Reserve - Te Atatu

18 December 2019

Te Atatu Girl Guides

Ally Gracewood

Overview

B

16

16.0

8.5

100m x 8m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

162

Products

130

1304

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 62 522
Glass or ceramic fragments 58 388
Construction material 4 134
Plastic 55 59
Resin pellets B N/A
Other Plastic 1 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 24
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 16
Syringes 1 N/A
Pens & Stationery 2 4
Lollipop sticks 6 1
Food wrappers 20 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 12 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 4 3
Metal 4 14
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 5
Other Metal 1 9
Fabric & Textiles 4 22
Other cloth 2 20
Clothing, towels and linen 2 2
Foamed Plastic 3 4
Other Foamed Plastic 2 3
Ear plugs 1 1
Wood 2 683
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 683

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Previous survey in this area

Spinnaker Reserve - Te Atatu Te Atatu Girl Guides
18 Sep, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
191
83%

Next survey in this area

Spinnaker Reserve - Te Atatu Sustainable Coastlines Ambassadors
13 Mar, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
433
77%