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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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Ruapuke - Northern Creek Mouth

27 January 2020

The Raglanites

Hilary Tolley

Overview

A

6

3.5

1.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

66

Products

131

38

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 129 36
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 78 14
Straws 3 2
Bottle caps & lids 1 4
Strapping bands & tape 8 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Rope 22 10
Food containers 4 1
Food wrappers 9 1
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Foam sponge 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Ruapuke - Northern Creek Mouth Whaingaroa Beach Citizen Science Project
09 Oct, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
181
99%

Next survey in this area

Ruapuke - Northern Creek Mouth The Raglanites
10 Jul, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
72
100%