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

beach-icon Beach.

Tahunanui Beach - Tahunanui Beach Rocks Road

25 November 2021

Auckland Point School

Sy Baker

Overview

B

28

23.3

3.9

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

168

Products

337

12416

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 298 186
Resin pellets A N/A
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 41 19
Strapping bands & tape 74 19
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 48 19
Rope 4 2
Safety & construction related 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 4
Food containers 2 4
Cigarette lighters 1 5
Clothes pegs 1 4
Straws 4 4
Plastic vehicle parts 1 70
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 6 13
Cigarettes, butts & filters 100 12
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Food wrappers 9 5
Foamed Plastic 14 17
Ear plugs 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 8 5
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 5 11
Wood 8 11898
Corks 1 8
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 11890
Metal 6 104
Foil wrappers 4 1
Tableware 1 90
Aluminium drink cans 1 13
Other 3 1
Cotton buds 1 1
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Glass & Ceramic 3 75
Construction material 1 70
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 2 5
Rubber 2 22
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 22
Paper & Cardboard 2 4
Fireworks 2 4
Fabric & Textiles 1 109
Clothing, towels and linen 1 109

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