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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

22 April 2023

Purakaunui Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Duncan Eddy

Overview

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2

6.1

0.2

1000m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

3

Products

69

7183

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 33 119
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 7 17
Rope 6 20
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 10
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 2
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 4
Cigarette lighters 1 5
Pens & Stationery 1 2
Other Plastic 3 56
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 2
Wood 25 7001
Processed timber & pallet crates 25 7001
Foamed Plastic 5 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 4 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Rubber 3 58
Rubber bands 2 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 57
Fabric & Textiles 2 2
Carpet & furnishing 2 2
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Purakaunui - Purakaunui Beach Purakaunui Bay Litter Monitoring Group
17 Jan, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
3
62%

Next survey in this area

Purakaunui - Purakaunui Beach Purakaunui Bay Litter Monitoring Group
20 Jul, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
4
71%