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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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Purakaunui - Purakaunui Beach

22 January 2021

Purakaunui Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Duncan Eddy

Overview

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2

3.4

1.5

1000m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

2

Products

33

5657

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 21 635
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 3 2
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 7 7
Rope 3 616
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 4
Strapping bands & tape 2 2
Gardening & farming related 1 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Wood 6 5010
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 5010
Rubber 4 4
Rubber bands 3 2
Construction & Automotive 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 8
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 8
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Purakaunui - Purakaunui Beach Purakaunui Bay Litter Monitoring Group
19 Nov, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
3
46%

Next survey in this area

Purakaunui - Purakaunui Beach Purakaunui Bay Litter Monitoring Group
22 May, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
1
15%