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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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Kapiti Island - Tokahaki Point

5 July 2020

Places for Penguins Litter Monitoring Group

Michael Lavery

Overview

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9

5.3

12.6

50m x 13m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

120

Products

78

68978

Type Count Weight (g)
Wood 56 67114
Processed timber & pallet crates 56 67114
Plastic 20 1651
Resin pellets A N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 400
Gardening & farming related 1 28
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 25
Other Plastic 10 973
Safety & construction related 1 104
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 50
Food containers 2 17
Bottles <= 2 L 2 54
Metal 1 1
Construction material 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 212
Footwear & shoes 1 212

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Kapiti Island - Tokahaki Point Sustainable Coastlines
20 Nov, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
235
34%

Next survey in this area

Kapiti Island - Tokahaki Point Greater Wellington Regional Council - Te Pane Matua Taiao
21 Dec, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
51
61%