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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Foxton Beach - North of surf club

12 April 2021

Foxton Beach School

Nick Baker

Overview

A

10

10.0

0.8

200m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

10

Products

40

394

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 34 352
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 1 15
Food wrappers 7 9
Gardening & farming related 1 299
Plastic bags 6 8
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Straws 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 3 7
Rope 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 2
Other Plastic 6 3
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Fibreglass fragments 1 5
Fabric & Textiles 4 37
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 1 35
Backpacks & bags 3 2
Foamed Plastic 2 5
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 5

Materials

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