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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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Riversdale Beach - Riversdale surf club

23 September 2019

Whareama & Wainuioru School

Darren Kerr

Overview

A

30

21.0

7.0

500m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

4

Products

22

63

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 20 43
Resin pellets A N/A
Fibreglass fragments 13 13
Bottle caps & lids 3 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 22
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Food wrappers 1 1
Plastic bags 1 4
Wood 1 19
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 19
Glass & Ceramic 1 1
Construction material 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Riversdale Beach - Riversdale surf club Whareama School
02 Apr, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
8
53%

Next survey in this area

Riversdale Beach - Riversdale surf club Riversdale cleanup
25 Nov, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
4
50%