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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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Te Arai beach- Walkway

10 December 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Carla Fonseca-Paris

Overview

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6

1.8

2.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

119

Products

238

46

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 235 43
Resin pellets C N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 13
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Bottle caps & lids 3 4
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Safety & construction related 3 2
Plastic utensils 1 2
Food wrappers 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Fishing gear 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 214 17
Other 2 2
Paraffin or wax 1 1
Cotton buds 1 1
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1

Materials

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Te Arai beach- Walkway Sustainable Kaipara
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Items per 1,000m2
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