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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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Mount Maunganui - Camping ground

4 July 2021

For the love of oceans

Cathy Allan

Overview

A

7

6.4

1.8

200m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

10

Products

41

662

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 15 22
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Food wrappers 2 1
Straws 2 2
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 9
Fishing line 2 5
Safety & construction related 1 1
Wood 10 2
Wooden utensils 1 1
Matches and wooden fireworks parts 9 1
Glass & Ceramic 5 565
Bottles & jars 5 565
Metal 4 67
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 30
Aluminium drink cans 1 37
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 1
Rubber 2 3
Chewing gum 2 3
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Ear plugs 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Mount Maunganui - Camping ground For the love of oceans
28 Mar, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
33
97%

Next survey in this area

Mount Maunganui - Camping ground For the love of oceans
27 Jun, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
10
84%