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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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Mount Maunganui - Camping ground

3 September 2024

For the love of oceans

Cathy Allan

Overview

A

7

5.0

1.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

24

Products

48

55

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 26 23
Resin pellets A N/A
Cable ties & zip ties 2 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 4
Rope 3 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 3
Fishing line 2 3
Bottles <= 2 L 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 5
Other Plastic 2 1
Metal 6 15
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 4 9
Aluminium drink cans 1 1
Other Metal 1 5
Paper & Cardboard 4 5
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 4 5
Wood 3 3
Wooden utensils 2 2
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 1
Other 3 3
Personal care items 2 3
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Foam sponge 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 2 1
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 1
Rubber 1 2
Rubber bands 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Other cloth 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Mount Maunganui - Camping ground For the love of oceans
25 Mar, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
39
63%