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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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Ngāmotu Beach - South End

31 March 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Jemma Hovelmeier

Overview

B

3

1.4

0.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

30

Products

61

2105

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 43 890
Other Plastic 3 13
Plastic sheeting 1 851
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 17 5
Bottle caps & lids 2 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 1
Food containers 1 2
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 8
Plastic bags 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 2
Strapping bands & tape 3 2
Rope 1 1
Resin pellets B N/A
Glass & Ceramic 5 157
Bottles & jars 1 156
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 1
Metal 4 82
Aluminium drink cans 1 80
Unidentifiable metal fragments 3 2
Other 3 3
Personal care items 3 3
Wood 2 915
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 912
Wooden utensils 1 3
Paper & Cardboard 2 56
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 56
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Ngāmotu Beach - South End Taranaki Coastal Guardians
01 Dec, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
56
84%