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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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Point England Beach Reserve - Northern End

20 June 2024

Pernod Ricard New Zealand

Karina Brehmer

Overview

C

17

17.0

18.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

172

Products

344

2051

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 219 340
Resin pellets C N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 17 4
Bottle caps & lids 6 20
Food wrappers 37 75
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 126 39
Clothes pegs 1 2
Food containers 4 7
Fishing line 2 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 26 189
Glass & Ceramic 79 645
Glass or ceramic fragments 79 645
Foamed Plastic 25 103
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 20 2
Other Foamed Plastic 3 97
Foam buoys 1 3
Ear plugs 1 1
Metal 6 879
Construction material 1 871
Foil wrappers 4 1
Other Metal 1 7
Rubber 5 2
Rubber bands 5 2
Wood 4 27
Corks 2 13
Wooden utensils 1 5
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 9
Other 3 3
Personal care items 3 3
Fabric & Textiles 3 52
Rope, line or string (natural) 3 52

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Previous survey in this area

Point England Beach Reserve - Northern End Trumpet (TipTop)
04 May, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
249
78%