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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Tapuae - River-mouth 2

27 August 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Karina Brehmer

Overview

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1

0.5

1.2

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

85

Products

85

233

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 68 205
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing gear 4 24
Bottle caps & lids 7 33
Food containers 1 5
Straws 1 1
Rope 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Gardening & farming related 5 50
Hangers & retail packaging 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 40 29
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 19
Food wrappers 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Safety & construction related 1 28
Strapping bands & tape 1 6
Foamed Plastic 14 17
Polystyrene cups or food packs 4 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 10 16
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Wood 1 5
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 5
Other 1 5
Personal care items 1 5

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area