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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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Pāpāmoa Domain

8 February 2023

Toi Ohomai Windemere

Alex Evans

Overview

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2

1.9

0.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

34

Products

67

2162

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 53 1829
Fishing gear 2 8
Rope 4 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Other Plastic 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 26 7
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 1
Bottle caps & lids 4 6
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Resin pellets B N/A
Food wrappers 3 2
Bottles <= 2 L 1 1800
Foamed Plastic 6 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 1
Foam sponge 2 2
Wood 4 326
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 326
Rubber 2 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Construction & Automotive 1 1
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1
Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1

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