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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Waitangi Estuary - South Side - Clive River Mouth 2

4 July 2020

Green Party Hawke's Bay

Marilyn Scott

Overview

B

12

20.2

7.7

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

345

Products

690

10870

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 500 982
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 156 379
Pens & Stationery 2 9
Food containers 7 35
Bottles <= 2 L 3 46
Other Plastic 4 46
Cable ties & zip ties 2 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 16
Bottle caps & lids 45 122
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 163 136
Fishing line 3 5
Straws 15 10
Rope 7 39
Lollipop sticks 9 4
Cigarette lighters 1 14
Clothes pegs 3 10
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 14 32
Fishing gear 1 18
Plastic utensils 4 10
Food wrappers 58 47
Foamed Plastic 109 157
Foam sponge 6 64
Other Foamed Plastic 7 10
Polystyrene cups or food packs 35 30
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 61 53
Glass & Ceramic 31 415
Glass or ceramic fragments 31 415
Wood 21 8500
Processed timber & pallet crates 21 8500
Metal 18 479
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 7
Construction material 3 366
Aluminium drink cans 11 97
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 9
Fabric & Textiles 7 13
Rope, line or string (natural) 2 2
Other cloth 5 11
Rubber 4 324
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 53
Rubber footwear 1 269
Other Rubber (specify) 1 2

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