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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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Pukerua Bay - Pukerua bay pa site

19 June 2021

Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Briony Ellis

Overview

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10

6.7

8.3

100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

423

Products

423

1910

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 225 472
Glass or ceramic fragments 223 410
Construction material 2 62
Plastic 189 247
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 90 47
Straws 4 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 7 16
Safety & construction related 2 31
Plastic bags 6 21
Pens & Stationery 2 4
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Gardening & farming related 6 37
Food wrappers 5 1
Fishing line 1 1
Fishing gear 3 15
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 10
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 32 23
Rope 23 35
Wood 4 63
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 63
Metal 2 1117
Construction material 1 1116
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 9
Clothing, towels and linen 1 9
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Pukerua Bay - Pukerua bay pa site Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group
14 Mar, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
312
24%

Next survey in this area

Pukerua Bay - Pukerua bay pa site Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group
19 Sep, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
295
57%