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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Waitarere Beach - North

22 October 2021

Foxton Beach School

Nick Baker

Overview

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10

4.2

1.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

32

Products

63

14084

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 54 609
Resin pellets A N/A
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Safety & construction related 1 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Gardening & farming related 1 12
Fishing line 2 2
Rope 4 223
Bottle caps & lids 5 18
Other Plastic 1 16
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 31 73
Bottles <= 2 L 2 99
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 157
Metal 3 127
Aluminium drink cans 2 78
Fishing related 1 49
Wood 3 7080
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 7080
Other 2 6257
Batteries (Non-household) 2 6257
Foamed Plastic 1 11
Foam sponge 1 11

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