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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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Hongoeka Bay - Hongoeka Beach

17 December 2020

Hongoeka Marae

Jo-Maitera Hall

Overview

B

8

6.7

2.8

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

30

Products

61

2586

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 40 756
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle seals & tabs 4 55
Other Plastic 6 132
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 56
Gardening & farming related 1 53
Cosmetics and medical packaging 3 6
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Straws 1 1
Rope 1 91
Food wrappers 14 134
Fishing line 3 110
Food containers 3 117
Glass & Ceramic 7 1447
Bottles & jars 2 5
Construction material 5 1442
Foamed Plastic 5 78
Polystyrene cups or food packs 2 2
Foam sponge 3 76
Fabric & Textiles 4 113
Other cloth 2 60
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 2 53
Paper & Cardboard 4 70
Cardboard boxes 4 70
Rubber 1 122
Construction & Automotive 1 122

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Previous survey in this area

Hongoeka Bay - Hongoeka Beach Hongoeka Marae
15 Aug, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
18
68%

Next survey in this area

Hongoeka Bay - Hongoeka Beach Hongoeka Marae
14 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
99
22%