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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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Onehunga - Taumanu Reserve

17 February 2020

Royal Oak Primary School

Robyn McConnell

Overview

B

27

27.0

18.0

100m x 14m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

288

Products

403

319

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 357 115
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Food containers 9 2
Food wrappers 78 13
Bottle caps & lids 20 17
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Straws 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 6
Plastic utensils 3 11
Lollipop sticks 5 3
Other Plastic 167 48
Cigarettes, butts & filters 63 11
Bottle seals & tabs 3 1
Foamed Plastic 36 92
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 33 91
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 1
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Glass & Ceramic 3 15
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 15
Rubber 2 2
Other Rubber (specify) 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Wood 1 94
Wooden utensils 1 94

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Previous survey in this area

Onehunga - Taumanu Reserve Sustainable Coastlines
20 Nov, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
287
95%

Next survey in this area

Onehunga - Taumanu Reserve Sustainable Coastlines
22 Oct, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
293
92%