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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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Oakura Beach - Corbett Park

14 April 2019

Taranaki Conservationists

Emily Roberts

Overview

B

5

2.3

2.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

48

Products

95

834

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 83 94
Resin pellets A N/A
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Plastic utensils 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 1
Fishing gear 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 60 63
Food wrappers 7 17
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 4
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 5
Paper & Cardboard 4 5
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Fireworks 2 3
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Wood 3 48
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 30
Corks 2 18
Rubber 2 61
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 60
Glass & Ceramic 2 625
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 1
Construction material 1 624
Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1

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