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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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Marine Parade - The Fountain

5 August 2020

Napier Central School

Liz Perry

Overview

B

6

4.7

4.6

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

98

Products

196

5841

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 132 105
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 4
Plastic utensils 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Plastic bags 2 1
Rope 6 13
Fishing line 3 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 18 11
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 30 15
Food wrappers 26 6
Bottle caps & lids 9 18
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 12
Food containers 6 8
Cigarettes, butts & filters 16 4
Straws 4 4
Foamed Plastic 24 30
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 1
Foam sponge 4 15
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 14 12
Paper & Cardboard 22 52
Fireworks 7 35
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 15 17
Metal 5 7
Construction material 2 3
Fishing related 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 3
Fabric & Textiles 5 26
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 5 26
Glass & Ceramic 4 4980
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 5
Construction material 2 4975
Other 3 2
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Personal care items 2 2
Wood 1 639
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 639

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area