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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 - The Beach Reserve

30 May 2023

Nayland College

Nathan Gargiulo

Overview

A

26

19.5

9.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

16

Products

31

72

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 17 21
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Food containers 1 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 13 15
Foamed Plastic 11 48
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 10 1
Foam sponge 1 47
Rubber 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 2
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Tahunanui Beach - The Beach Reserve Nayland College
31 Mar, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
30
92%