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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Foxton Beach - North of surf club

23 March 2023

Foxton Beach School

Nick Baker

Overview

A

14

5.8

6.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

50

Products

100

3724

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 70 648
Resin pellets B N/A
Plastic vehicle parts 1 11
Food containers 2 7
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 17
Hangers & retail packaging 1 3
Lollipop sticks 5 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 10 37
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 10 10
Bottle caps & lids 9 20
Rope 1 525
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 29 13
Foamed Plastic 13 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 13 2
Wood 8 3000
Processed timber & pallet crates 8 3000
Glass & Ceramic 5 9
Glass or ceramic fragments 5 9
Metal 3 58
Aluminium drink cans 2 57
Foil wrappers 1 1
Other 1 7
Personal care items 1 7

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