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

26 March 2021

Motutapu Outdoor Education Camp - MOEC

Duncan Watson

Overview

A

4

1.4

2.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

42

Products

83

2846

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 60 66
Resin pellets A N/A
Safety & construction related 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 1
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 29 33
Rope 4 14
Fishing gear 1 1
Food wrappers 2 1
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 7 1
Bottle caps & lids 3 8
Wood 10 2620
Corks 1 10
Processed timber & pallet crates 9 2610
Glass & Ceramic 6 42
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 15
Bottles & jars 4 27
Other 2 1
Cotton buds 1 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Fireworks 2 1
Rubber 2 105
Rubber footwear 2 105
Fabric & Textiles 1 11
Clothing, towels and linen 1 11

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