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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

17 January 2023

Purakaunui Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Duncan Eddy

Overview

B

1

2.1

0.7

1000m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

3

Products

60

1421

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 37 125
Resin pellets B N/A
Other Plastic 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 3
Food wrappers 4 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 8
Hangers & retail packaging 1 25
Straws 1 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 15
Plastic bags 2 19
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 7
Rope 6 29
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 4
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 8
Paper & Cardboard 7 19
Fireworks 1 17
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 6 2
Glass & Ceramic 5 399
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 4
Bottles & jars 2 395
Metal 4 224
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 4
Other cans (<= 4 L) 2 220
Wood 3 584
Corks 1 10
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 574
Fabric & Textiles 2 69
Footwear & shoes 2 69
Rubber 2 1
Rubber bands 2 1

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Previous survey in this area

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

Next survey in this area

Purakaunui - Purakaunui Beach Purakaunui Bay Litter Monitoring Group
22 Apr, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
3
55%