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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

22 September 2022

Purakaunui Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Duncan Eddy

Overview

B

1

1.9

0.7

1000m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

2

Products

33

20280

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 17 176
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 6
Rope 1 3
Plastic vehicle parts 1 5
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Safety & construction related 1 8
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 8
Gardening & farming related 2 133
Food wrappers 3 4
Fishing line 1 5
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Wood 8 20000
Processed timber & pallet crates 8 20000
Fabric & Textiles 2 11
Other cloth 2 11
Paper & Cardboard 2 11
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 11
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Foamed Plastic 1 2
Other Foamed Plastic 1 2
Rubber 1 80
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 80

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Previous survey in this area

Purakaunui - Purakaunui Beach Purakaunui Bay Litter Monitoring Group
24 May, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
2
60%

Next survey in this area

Purakaunui - Purakaunui Beach Purakaunui Bay Litter Monitoring Group
17 Jan, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
3
62%