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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Motutapu Sandy Bay -Island Map

16 March 2022

Motutapu Outdoor Education Camp - MOEC

Kim Matheson

Overview

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4

2.3

1.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

38

Products

76

937

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 52 65
Resin pellets C N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 17 2
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Food containers 2 3
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Safety & construction related 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 2
Rope 7 41
Fishing line 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 15 10
Straws 4 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 14 80
Glass or ceramic fragments 14 80
Wood 4 720
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 720
Fabric & Textiles 2 10
Clothing, towels and linen 1 9
Other cloth 1 1
Metal 2 4
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 4
Rubber 1 57
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 57
Other 1 1
Cotton buds 1 1

Materials

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