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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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Tahunanui Beach - Tahunanui Beach Rocks Road

10 June 2020

Nayland College

Glenn Cheyne

Overview

B

22

19.4

13.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

254

Products

509

993

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 256 17
Ear plugs 4 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 223 5
Foam sponge 29 10
Plastic 205 85
Resin pellets B N/A
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Other Plastic 2 5
Food containers 1 17
Fishing line 1 2
Lollipop sticks 6 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Food wrappers 17 13
Rope 5 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 151 21
Bottle caps & lids 17 18
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 1
Wood 32 802
Corks 1 7
Wooden utensils 1 4
Processed timber & pallet crates 30 791
Other 7 49
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Other 6 49
Paper & Cardboard 4 6
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 5
Rubber 3 17
Rubber footwear 3 17
Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 16
Clothing, towels and linen 1 16

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Previous survey in this area

Tahunanui Beach - Tahunanui Beach Rocks Road Nelson Enviroschools
12 Mar, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
846
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Next survey in this area

Tahunanui Beach - Tahunanui Beach Rocks Road Sustainable Coastlines
16 Feb, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
349
93%