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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Ahuriri Estuary - Ahuriri Estuary Walkway

3 October 2021

Are you ready, Ahuriri

Samantha Walmsley-Bartlett

Overview

B

7

7.0

5.5

100m x 3m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

2263

Products

679

1341

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 531 281
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 89 14
Plastic sheeting 82 69
Hangers & retail packaging 3 8
Food wrappers 56 10
Pens & Stationery 3 1
Plastic bags 8 9
Straws 5 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 144 75
Safety & construction related 34 40
Fishing line 4 1
Lollipop sticks 7 2
Food containers 7 9
Syringes 2 N/A
Bottle caps & lids 22 24
Plastic utensils 3 4
Bottle neck rings 8 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 54 9
Foamed Plastic 91 40
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 2
Ear plugs 7 3
Foam sponge 18 25
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 65 10
Wood 29 920
Processed timber & pallet crates 29 920
Metal 11 4
Foil wrappers 9 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 1
Other 8 0
Sanitary items 8 N/A
Rubber 7 7
Construction & Automotive 5 6
Rubber bands 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 2 89
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 89

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