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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

beach-icon Beach.

Pātea - River site

30 May 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Jemma Hovelmeier

Overview

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1

0.5

0.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

34

Products

68

789

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 30 42
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 23 33
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 7 9
Plastic 29 203
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 3 134
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 39
Bottle caps & lids 3 7
Hangers & retail packaging 1 2
Fishing gear 1 4
Food containers 1 2
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 13 7
Food wrappers 2 1
Metal 4 233
Aluminium drink cans 3 225
Other Metal 1 8
Paper & Cardboard 2 148
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 148
Rubber 2 155
Rubber footwear 2 155
Other 1 8
Personal care items 1 8

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area