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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Purakaunui - Purakaunui Beach

11 October 2023

Purakaunui Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Duncan Eddy

Overview

B

2

3.5

0.5

1000m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

2

Products

35

25435

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 19 57
Resin pellets B N/A
Rope 5 18
Cable ties & zip ties 2 2
Clothes pegs 1 3
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 7
Food wrappers 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Food containers 1 1
Other Plastic 3 13
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 1
Plastic vehicle parts 1 9
Glass & Ceramic 8 364
Glass or ceramic fragments 7 188
Bottles & jars 1 176
Wood 7 25000
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 25000
Metal 1 14
Aluminium drink cans 1 14

Materials

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