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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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Waikanae Beach - SLS Club

23 July 2021

Tairāwhiti Environment Center

Steph Temple

Overview

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14

5.8

3.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

109

Products

218

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Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 92 467
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing nets 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 42 67
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 170
Food containers 2 3
Clothes pegs 2 6
Bottle caps & lids 19 43
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 21
Lollipop sticks 8 4
Food wrappers 7 9
Bottles <= 2 L 1 143
Glass & Ceramic 66 12640
Glass or ceramic fragments 28 260
Construction material 38 12380
Foamed Plastic 47 31
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 46 30
Wood 12 6632
Corks 1 12
Processed timber & pallet crates 10 5650
Other Wood (specify) 1 970
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Waikanae Beach - SLS Club Tairāwhiti Environment Center
16 Mar, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
189
78%

Next survey in this area

Waikanae Beach - SLS Club Tairāwhiti Environment Center
12 Sep, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
184
80%