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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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Purakaunui - Purakaunui Beach

24 May 2022

Purakaunui Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Duncan Eddy

Overview

B

1

3.5

0.5

1000m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

2

Products

47

30185

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 28 78
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 7
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 10
Pens & Stationery 1 9
Gardening & farming related 1 3
Food wrappers 2 8
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 3 3
Bottles <= 2 L 1 29
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Straws 2 4
Wood 12 30000
Processed timber & pallet crates 12 30000
Metal 2 5
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 4
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 2 12
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 12
Paper & Cardboard 1 8
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 8
Fabric & Textiles 1 23
Clothing, towels and linen 1 23
Rubber 1 59
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 59

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Previous survey in this area

Purakaunui - Purakaunui Beach Purakaunui Bay Litter Monitoring Group
22 Dec, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
1
69%

Next survey in this area

Purakaunui - Purakaunui Beach Purakaunui Bay Litter Monitoring Group
22 Sep, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
2
55%