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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Tangimoana Beach

11 September 2024

Tangimoana School

Trudy Pankhurst

Overview

B

27

49.5

16.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

62

Products

124

41279

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 62 762
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 6 332
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 119
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Pens & Stationery 1 5
Food wrappers 3 16
Other Plastic 34 84
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 98
Gardening & farming related 2 20
Bottle caps & lids 10 48
Plastic vehicle parts 1 18
Bottle seals & tabs 1 9
Plastic sheeting 1 12
Paper & Cardboard 21 50
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 1
Cardboard boxes 20 49
Metal 17 984
Aluminium drink cans 2 122
Other Metal 9 111
Fishing related 6 751
Foamed Plastic 9 193
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 1
Other Foamed Plastic 7 192
Wood 4 1590
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 1590
Glass & Ceramic 3 37443
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 37089
Bottles & jars 2 354
Rubber 3 25
Rubber gloves 1 23
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 2
Fabric & Textiles 3 232
Clothing, towels and linen 2 231
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A

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