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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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Mount Maunganui - Camping ground

10 June 2023

For the love of oceans

Cathy Allan

Overview

A

4

3.3

0.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

40

Products

81

911

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 55 111
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 19 29
Bottle caps & lids 4 8
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Food wrappers 7 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 18 26
Safety & construction related 1 1
Rope 3 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 38
Fabric & Textiles 8 386
Clothing, towels and linen 2 48
Rope, line or string (natural) 3 26
Footwear & shoes 1 304
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 8
Glass & Ceramic 5 77
Bottles & jars 5 77
Rubber 4 86
Rubber footwear 1 1
Other Rubber (specify) 2 3
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 82
Foamed Plastic 3 5
Foam sponge 1 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Metal 2 6
Foil wrappers 2 6
Paper & Cardboard 1 10
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 10
Wood 1 230
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 230

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Previous survey in this area

Mount Maunganui - Camping ground For the love of oceans
05 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
27
70%

Next survey in this area

Mount Maunganui - Camping ground MOXIE
12 Sep, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
10
100%