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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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Nga Motu Beach - North End

1 December 2022

Moturoa School

Rachel Ammundsen

Overview

B

16

16.0

10.8

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

50

Products

100

1021

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 71 520
Resin pellets B N/A
Cigarette lighters 1 19
Food containers 11 70
Bottles <= 2 L 5 324
Bottle caps & lids 33 91
Cigarettes, butts & filters 14 11
Lollipop sticks 7 5
Foamed Plastic 14 207
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 13 206
Ear plugs 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 7 45
Glass or ceramic fragments 7 45
Paper & Cardboard 4 44
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 44
Metal 2 42
Aluminium drink cans 2 42
Rubber 2 163
Rubber footwear 2 163

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Nga Motu Beach - North End Taranaki Volunteers
10 Sep, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
29
91%