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

17 July 2022

Pukerua Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Gillian Candler

Overview

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7

4.7

7.0

100m x 10m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

618

Products

618

2736

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 308 2021
Construction material 13 1053
Glass or ceramic fragments 295 968
Plastic 285 368
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 7 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 127 108
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Straws 12 7
Strapping bands & tape 7 4
Shotgun wadding & shells 6 6
Rope 27 48
Plastic bags 3 1
Pens & Stationery 3 3
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Lollipop sticks 10 5
Gardening & farming related 13 13
Food wrappers 6 1
Fishing line 1 1
Fishing gear 7 102
Clothes pegs 6 9
Bottle seals & tabs 10 3
Bottle neck rings 8 8
Bottle caps & lids 25 34
Safety & construction related 5 7
Wood 10 290
Processed timber & pallet crates 10 290
Other 6 24
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Personal care items 3 24
Metal 4 25
Unidentifiable metal fragments 3 24
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 3 2
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 2
Foamed Plastic 2 6
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Foam sponge 1 5

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