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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Haulashore Island - East Beach Haulashore Island

2 August 2020

Maitahi outrigger canoe club

Karen Driver

Overview

B

15

10.0

15.0

100m x 18m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

411

Products

740

51700

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 552 898
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 185 132
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 96 38
Other Plastic 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 7 92
Syringes 1 N/A
Straws 17 12
Strapping bands & tape 22 28
Bottle caps & lids 31 41
Bottle neck rings 5 10
Bottle seals & tabs 9 8
Cigarette lighters 3 34
Cigarettes, butts & filters 20 6
Clothes pegs 4 8
Fibreglass fragments 3 22
Fishing gear 3 5
Fishing line 1 1
Food containers 3 2
Food wrappers 63 88
Lollipop sticks 19 8
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 1
Parking tickets & receipts 2 1
Pens & Stationery 3 14
Plastic bags 1 2
Plastic sheeting 1 113
Rope 48 126
Safety & construction related 2 105
Foamed Plastic 79 28
Ear plugs 9 8
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 69 19
Wood 45 46632
Processed timber & pallet crates 45 46632
Fabric & Textiles 35 58
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 1 5
Rope, line or string (natural) 24 18
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 10 35
Metal 11 317
Aluminium drink cans 1 13
Foil wrappers 7 2
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 1
Other Metal 2 301
Paper & Cardboard 6 22
Cups, food trays & wrappers 6 22
Other 6 9
Paraffin or wax 1 1
Personal care items 1 8
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Glass & Ceramic 4 3729
Construction material 4 3729
Rubber 2 7
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 7

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