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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 - Tahunanui Beach Rocks Road

24 September 2023

Nelson Enviroschools

Rick Field

Overview

B

8

12.3

3.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

215

Products

430

4590

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 191 209
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 1 79
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 28 13
Clothes pegs 3 5
Fibreglass fragments 1 18
Bottle seals & tabs 3 5
Lollipop sticks 3 2
Straws 3 4
Cigarettes, butts & filters 107 11
Food wrappers 20 19
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 18 45
Pens & Stationery 2 5
Rope 2 3
Foamed Plastic 129 55
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 63 27
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 64 26
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 42 77
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 23
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 4
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 38 50
Wood 36 4027
Processed timber & pallet crates 33 4020
Wooden utensils 3 7
Rubber 22 143
Rubber bands 21 1
Other Rubber (specify) 1 142
Metal 5 70
Aluminium drink cans 2 62
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 8
Fabric & Textiles 3 9
Clothing, towels and linen 3 9
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Tahunanui Beach - Tahunanui Beach Rocks Road Nayland College
30 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
124
88%