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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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Rarangi Beach - Monkey Bay Carpark

24 August 2020

Tuamarina School

Jess Koupua

Overview

B

19

9.5

10.4

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

22

Products

45

246

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 29 55
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 1 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 5 2
Fishing line 1 1
Rope 4 4
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Food containers 1 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 12
Pens & Stationery 1 6
Bottle caps & lids 3 11
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 11
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Metal 10 74
Construction material 2 37
Unidentifiable metal fragments 6 3
Aluminium drink cans 2 34
Paper & Cardboard 2 21
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 14
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 7
Wood 1 37
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 37
Rubber 1 19
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 19
Foamed Plastic 1 2
Ear plugs 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 38
Other cloth 1 38

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