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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Foxton Beach - North of surf club

27 September 2023

Horizons Regional Council

Christina Haynes

Overview

A

10

2.2

3.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

14

Products

28

69

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 19 34
Resin pellets A N/A
Clothes pegs 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 9 20
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 4
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Gardening & farming related 2 2
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Food wrappers 1 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 2 22
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 22
Wood 2 8
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 8
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Metal 1 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1

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