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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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Foxton Beach - Foxton beach 1

11 July 2019

Wildlife Foxton

Nola Fox

Overview

A

14

7.0

4.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

14

Products

29

978

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 23 911
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 2 832
Gloves 1 35
Straws 3 8
Fishing gear 1 8
Bottle caps & lids 1 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 3
Plastic bags 1 14
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Food wrappers 7 5
Metal 3 47
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Aluminium drink cans 2 44
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 1 20
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 20

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Previous survey in this area

Foxton Beach - Foxton beach 1 Wildlife Foxton
14 Mar, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
100
88%

Next survey in this area

Foxton Beach - Foxton beach 1 Wildlife Foxton
19 Jun, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
191
98%