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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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Mangere Bridge - Mangere Boat Club

14 February 2020

Waterlea school

Camilla Jackson

Overview

B

44

20.5

17.1

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

595

Products

595

636

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 453 523
Glass or ceramic fragments 453 523
Plastic 65 77
Resin pellets A N/A
Straws 1 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Fishing line 8 5
Cable ties & zip ties 2 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 10
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 6
Bottle seals & tabs 5 1
Food containers 2 4
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 38
Bottle caps & lids 2 6
Cigarettes, butts & filters 11 2
Food wrappers 16 1
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 23 16
Cups, food trays & wrappers 12 11
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 11 5
Metal 22 10
Construction material 2 1
Foil wrappers 15 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 5 8
Other 10 0
Sanitary items 10 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 9 4
Clothing, towels and linen 2 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 7 3
Foamed Plastic 7 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 6 1
Rubber 5 3
Other Rubber (specify) 1 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 4 1
Wood 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Mangere Bridge - Mangere Boat Club Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers
25 Nov, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
253
16%

Next survey in this area

Mangere Bridge - Mangere Boat Club SC Johnson
13 Mar, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
1199
9%