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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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Mount Maunganui - Camping ground

11 October 2020

For the love of oceans

Cathy Allan

Overview

A

7

5.8

1.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

25

Products

50

326

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 30 61
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 6 3
Syringes 1 N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 15
Bottle caps & lids 4 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 14 8
Plastic utensils 2 26
Wood 7 180
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 180
Fabric & Textiles 4 30
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 10
Footwear & shoes 2 20
Paper & Cardboard 3 10
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 10
Metal 2 16
Aluminium drink cans 1 1
Construction material 1 15
Glass & Ceramic 2 17
Bottles & jars 1 9
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 8
Other 1 11
Other 1 11
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Foam sponge 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Mount Maunganui - Camping ground For the love of oceans
05 Jul, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
22
91%

Next survey in this area

Mount Maunganui - Camping ground For the love of oceans
17 Jan, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
68
83%