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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Tarakena Bay - East beach

18 December 2021

Victoria University Geography Litter Monitoring Group

Polly Stupples

Overview

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6

6.0

5.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

238

Products

476

1590

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 298 1259
Construction material 16 521
Bottles & jars 1 203
Glass or ceramic fragments 281 535
Plastic 141 136
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 1 3
Plastic utensils 1 5
Rope 17 13
Pens & Stationery 2 8
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 25 12
Food wrappers 20 13
Plastic vehicle parts 1 8
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 8
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 59 35
Bottle caps & lids 8 26
Rubber 12 18
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 11 17
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 12 10
Clothing, towels and linen 12 10
Metal 8 64
Unidentifiable metal fragments 4 54
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 4 10
Foamed Plastic 3 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 1
Wood 2 102
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 102

Materials

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