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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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Oakura Beach - Corbett Park

22 June 2020

Taranaki Conservationists

Dominique Scarf

Overview

B

17

8.5

2.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

59

Products

118

6305

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 61 317
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 32 38
Cigarettes, butts & filters 7 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 46
Straws 2 1
Food wrappers 5 8
Bottle caps & lids 6 9
Cable ties & zip ties 1 3
Gardening & farming related 1 206
Wood 16 5000
Processed timber & pallet crates 16 5000
Paper & Cardboard 14 22
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 8 12
Cardboard boxes 6 10
Foamed Plastic 13 14
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 9 8
Other Foamed Plastic 4 6
Metal 5 74
Other Metal 2 31
Other cans (<= 4 L) 3 43
Fabric & Textiles 4 108
Backpacks & bags 1 12
Footwear & shoes 1 35
Clothing, towels and linen 2 61
Glass & Ceramic 4 693
Bottles & jars 4 693
Rubber 1 77
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 77

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Previous survey in this area

Oakura Beach - Corbett Park Taranaki Conservationists
30 Oct, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
104
75%

Next survey in this area

Oakura Beach - Corbett Park Taranaki Conservationists
21 Aug, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
117
83%