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

31 May 2024

Purakaunui Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Duncan Eddy

Overview

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1

1.4

0.9

1000m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

2

Products

47

8701

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 14 125
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 1 10
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 61
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 49
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 1
Food wrappers 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 1
Fishing gear 1 1
Wood 14 7815
Corks 1 10
Processed timber & pallet crates 13 7805
Paper & Cardboard 10 26
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 9 6
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 20
Glass & Ceramic 4 595
Bottles & jars 3 594
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 3 39
Footwear & shoes 1 27
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 11
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Metal 2 101
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 101

Materials

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