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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 December 2021

Purakaunui Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Duncan Eddy

Overview

B

3

13.1

9.0

1000m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

1

Products

29

20567

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 20 505
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 1 52
Rope 4 46
Bottle caps & lids 3 8
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 5
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 6
Plastic bags 1 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 32
Food containers 1 13
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 80
Plastic vehicle parts 2 240
Other Plastic 1 21
Wood 6 20059
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 20000
Other Wood (specify) 2 59
Rubber 3 3
Rubber bands 3 3
Fabric & Textiles 0 0
Clothing, towels and linen 0 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Purakaunui - Purakaunui Beach Purakaunui Bay Litter Monitoring Group
16 Jul, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
3
60%

Next survey in this area

Purakaunui - Purakaunui Beach Purakaunui Bay Litter Monitoring Group
24 May, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
2
60%