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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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Waitangi Regional Park - Te Atea a Rangi

10 March 2022

Taikura Steiner School

Toby Blakey

Overview

B

22

8.8

3.5

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

98

Products

195

2479

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 122 331
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 39 66
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 20 32
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Rope 5 8
Plastic utensils 1 1
Plastic bags 5 22
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 1
Gardening & farming related 3 6
Food wrappers 5 1
Food containers 1 1
Fishing line 13 5
Fishing gear 4 20
Drink package rings 1 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Cigarette lighters 3 46
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 4 59
Bottle caps & lids 10 33
Strapping bands & tape 3 21
Foamed Plastic 31 5
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 30 4
Paper & Cardboard 14 26
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 14 26
Metal 10 170
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 47
Aluminium drink cans 9 123
Wood 5 970
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 970
Glass & Ceramic 5 20
Glass or ceramic fragments 5 20
Fabric & Textiles 5 936
Other cloth 1 13
Clothing, towels and linen 4 923
Rubber 2 21
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 21
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Waitangi Regional Park - Te Atea a Rangi Taikura Steiner School
12 Nov, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
26
62%

Next survey in this area

Waitangi Regional Park - Te Atea a Rangi Sustainable Coastlines
19 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
266
24%