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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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Mangere Bridge - Mangere Boat Club

3 April 2019

Sustainable Coastlines

Shelley Butt

Overview

A

6

4.3

2.3

100m x 8m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

2060

Products

1648

1220

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 1294 952
Glass or ceramic fragments 1294 952
Plastic 222 121
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 3 4
Food wrappers 21 3
Fishing line 2 1
Pens & Stationery 1 2
Lollipop sticks 6 3
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 2
Plastic vehicle parts 1 1
Food containers 2 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 113 56
Cigarette lighters 1 14
Bottle caps & lids 21 19
Straws 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 43 10
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Wood 53 79
Other Wood (specify) 11 7
Processed timber & pallet crates 42 72
Foamed Plastic 47 12
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 47 12
Metal 15 32
Fishing related 1 1
Foil wrappers 8 5
Other Metal 1 9
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 4 4
Aluminium drink cans 1 13
Rubber 9 8
Rubber bands 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 7 6
Paper & Cardboard 5 3
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 5 3
Fabric & Textiles 2 12
Other cloth 2 12
Other 1 1
Appliances & electronics 1 1

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