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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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Foxton Beach - North of surf club

18 March 2020

Foxton Beach School

Nick Baker

Overview

B

14

7.0

1.3

200m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

7

Products

29

81

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 20 23
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 6 9
Straws 1 1
Plastic bags 4 6
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Rope 3 3
Fishing nets 1 1
Metal 3 16
Aluminium drink cans 1 13
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 3
Other 2 5
Personal care items 2 5
Glass & Ceramic 2 34
Bottles & jars 2 34
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Cardboard boxes 1 1
Wood 1 2
Wooden utensils 1 2

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Foxton Beach - North of surf club Foxton Beach School
21 Nov, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
13
87%

Next survey in this area

Foxton Beach - North of surf club Foxton Beach School
12 Apr, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
10
90%