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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 - The Beach Reserve

10 June 2020

Nayland College

Nathan Gargiulo

Overview

A

24

9.2

5.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

12

Products

23

445

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 21 52
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Fibreglass fragments 1 2
Rope 1 2
Safety & construction related 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 28
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 14
Other Plastic 4 1
Food wrappers 3 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Wood 1 392
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 392

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Next survey in this area

Tahunanui Beach - The Beach Reserve Nayland College
19 May, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
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