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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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Wainuiomata Coast - Baring Head

25 October 2020

Baring Head Litter Monitoring Group

Joy Knight

Overview

B

6

1.9

0.5

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

15

Products

30

1507

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 22 416
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing line 2 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 4
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Food wrappers 2 1
Cigarette lighters 1 12
Other Plastic 2 58
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 9
Bottle caps & lids 3 6
Bottles <= 2 L 2 66
Gardening & farming related 1 195
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 8
Plastic vehicle parts 1 55
Metal 3 150
Construction material 1 11
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 131
Aluminium drink cans 1 8
Fabric & Textiles 2 73
Clothing, towels and linen 2 73
Foamed Plastic 1 120
Foam sponge 1 120
Other 1 1
Cotton buds 1 1
Wood 1 747
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 747

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Next survey in this area

Wainuiomata Coast - Baring Head Baring Head Litter Monitoring Group
28 Jan, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
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