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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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Jacobs River Estuary Entrance (North Side) - Rugby club rooms

26 August 2020

Aparima College

Kowhai Charlton

Overview

A

12

8.8

3.0

100m x 12m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

28

Products

33

699

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 16 540
Construction material 4 444
Bottles & jars 12 96
Plastic 7 13
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 1 4
Food wrappers 2 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Strapping bands & tape 1 3
Metal 6 78
Construction material 3 12
Aluminium drink cans 3 66
Foamed Plastic 3 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 66
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 66

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Jacobs River Estuary Entrance (North Side) - Rugby club rooms Aparima College
26 Jun, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
25
16%

Next survey in this area

Jacobs River Estuary Entrance (North Side) - Rugby club rooms Aparima College
22 Mar, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
31
8%