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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

22 June 2019

For the love of oceans

Cathy Allan

Overview

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8

5.2

5.2

100m x 16m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

29

Products

47

269

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 26 20
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Clothes pegs 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 5
Plastic utensils 2 1
Straws 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 6
Food wrappers 5 1
Other 5 0
Sanitary items 5 N/A
Foamed Plastic 4 5
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Foam sponge 3 4
Glass & Ceramic 3 155
Construction material 1 154
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 1
Rubber 3 6
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 4
Wood 3 71
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 71
Metal 2 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Foil wrappers 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 9
Clothing, towels and linen 1 9

Materials

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