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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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Woodend Beach - Woodend Beach Rd

3 August 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Briar Inwood

Overview

B

4

1.5

2.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

62

Products

124

682

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 83 53
Resin pellets B N/A
Straws 4 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 61 7
Bottle caps & lids 7 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 32
Food wrappers 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 7
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Foamed Plastic 22 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 22 2
Fabric & Textiles 8 196
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 8 196
Rubber 4 4
Rubber bands 3 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 3
Metal 3 17
Aluminium drink cans 3 17
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Wood 2 410
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 410

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Previous survey in this area

Woodend Beach - Woodend Beach Rd Sustainable Coastlines
14 Apr, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
14
86%

Next survey in this area

Woodend Beach - Woodend Beach Rd Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust
03 Nov, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
6
55%