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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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Midway Beach - Beacon Reserve

15 March 2021

Awapuni School

Sherryl Gomm

Overview

B

29

8.2

31.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

26

Products

53

157

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 31 38
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Food wrappers 3 3
Strapping bands & tape 1 9
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 9 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 3 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Rope 1 16
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 7 3
Foamed Plastic 7 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 5 1
Wood 7 4
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 4
Metal 3 43
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Other Metal 1 1
Construction material 1 40
Other 2 2
Personal care items 1 2
Faeces 1 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 2 67
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 66
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Midway Beach - Beacon Reserve Sustainable Coastlines
25 Jan, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
14
52%

Next survey in this area

Midway Beach - Beacon Reserve Awapuni School
05 Jul, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
35
91%