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

28 September 2019

Purakaunui Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Ben Knight

Overview

A

3

3.9

1.1

1000m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

1

Products

15

2055

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 8 211
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Food wrappers 1 3
Rope 1 204
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 1
Wood 3 891
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 891
Other 2 111
Appliances & electronics 1 111
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 1 60
Footwear & shoes 1 60
Metal 1 782
Gas bottles, drums & buckets ( > 4 L) 1 782

Materials

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