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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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Motueka Sandspit - Motueka Sandspit

17 February 2020

Motueka Sandspit Litter Monitoring Group

Kevin Fourie

Overview

A

3

1.2

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

16

Products

33

9779

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 11 101
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 3 65
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 14
Food wrappers 7 22
Glass & Ceramic 8 249
Bottles & jars 1 202
Glass or ceramic fragments 7 47
Paper & Cardboard 6 101
Cardboard boxes 1 6
Cups, food trays & wrappers 5 95
Metal 4 56
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Construction material 3 53
Wood 3 9223
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 9223
Foamed Plastic 1 49
Foam sponge 1 49

Materials

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Next survey in this area

Motueka Sandspit - Motueka Sandspit Motueka Sandspit Litter Monitoring Group
21 May, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
2
33%