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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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Awhitu Peninsula - Hamilton's Gap

20 June 2021

Awhitu Beachcare

Christine Schofield

Overview

B

6

6.0

4.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

322

Products

645

257

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 615 247
Resin pellets C N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 446 67
Gardening & farming related 1 6
Pens & Stationery 1 9
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 8
Clothes pegs 4 4
Bottle caps & lids 31 47
Bottle seals & tabs 11 3
Food wrappers 6 3
Rope 11 18
Lollipop sticks 29 5
Syringes 1 N/A
Bottle neck rings 6 4
Food containers 43 28
Safety & construction related 2 2
Cigarette lighters 2 10
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 3
Fishing line 8 5
Fishing gear 1 20
Straws 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 7 4
Foamed Plastic 29 8
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 29 8
Glass & Ceramic 1 2
Bottles & jars 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

Awhitu Peninsula - Hamilton's Gap Awhitu Beachcare
23 Mar, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
322
93%

Next survey in this area

Awhitu Peninsula - Hamilton's Gap Awhitu Beachcare
28 Nov, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
283
77%