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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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Ahuriri Estuary - Ahuriri Estuary Walkway

14 September 2019

Plastic Free Hawke’s Bay

Ben Knight

Overview

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4

4.8

4.2

100m x 4m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

2002

Products

801

3411

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 600 400
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic sheeting 2 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 4 2
Food containers 6 19
Cigarettes, butts & filters 90 15
Pens & Stationery 1 2
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Plastic vehicle parts 2 4
Straws 9 7
Bottle caps & lids 27 32
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 7 11
Bottles <= 2 L 1 30
Lollipop sticks 13 5
Plastic utensils 2 2
Cigarette lighters 1 18
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 196 174
Food wrappers 236 75
Foamed Plastic 159 47
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 139 36
Ear plugs 20 11
Wood 27 793
Processed timber & pallet crates 27 793
Glass & Ceramic 8 2145
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 12
Construction material 4 2133
Metal 4 17
Foil wrappers 1 1
Aluminium drink cans 1 12
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 4
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 1 8
Other cloth 1 8

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Previous survey in this area

Ahuriri Estuary - Ahuriri Estuary Walkway Plastic Free Hawke’s Bay
08 Jun, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
631
83%

Next survey in this area

Ahuriri Estuary - Ahuriri Estuary Walkway Sustainable Backyards Hawkes Bay
16 Nov, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
1818
94%