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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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Muriwai Beach - Muriwai surf tower

29 September 2020

Kaipara College

Max McKellar

Overview

A

5

3.8

1.3

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

76

Products

76

364

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 62 320
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 39 56
Bottle caps & lids 2 10
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 17 120
Food wrappers 2 10
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 123
Fabric & Textiles 5 6
Clothing, towels and linen 2 3
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 3
Foamed Plastic 3 30
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 30
Rubber 3 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 3 6
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 3 6

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Previous survey in this area

Muriwai Beach - Muriwai surf tower Kaipara College
28 Jun, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
59
92%

Next survey in this area

Muriwai Beach - Muriwai surf tower Kaipara College
11 Dec, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
36
92%