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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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Tahunanui Beach - Tahunanui Beach Rocks Road

23 March 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Briar Inwood

Overview

B

2

1.9

80.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

136

Products

272

1230

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 124 92
Resin pellets A N/A
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Bottles <= 2 L 1 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 8
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Clothes pegs 1 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Food wrappers 5 2
Bottle caps & lids 4 5
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 39 52
Lollipop sticks 6 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 60 10
Wood 95 1052
Processed timber & pallet crates 94 1044
Corks 1 8
Foamed Plastic 43 10
Ear plugs 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 36 4
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 3
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Metal 2 63
Foil wrappers 1 1
Construction material 1 62
Fabric & Textiles 2 7
Clothing, towels and linen 2 7
Rubber 2 4
Rubber bands 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 3
Glass & Ceramic 1 2
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

Tahunanui Beach - Tahunanui Beach Rocks Road Tahunanui Beach Litter Monitoring Group
18 Jun, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
4
62%

Next survey in this area

Tahunanui Beach - Tahunanui Beach Rocks Road Nayland College
30 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
124
88%