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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Punakaiki - McMillians Road

22 March 2023

DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini

Don Neale

Overview

A

3

1.5

0.7

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

16

Products

33

51

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 20 11
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Food wrappers 4 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 12 3
Rope 2 5
Foamed Plastic 5 5
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 3
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Metal 4 30
Unidentifiable metal fragments 3 28
Aluminium drink cans 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 3 4
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 4
Glass & Ceramic 1 1
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 1

Materials

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