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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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Waimairi Beach - stormwater pipe

30 October 2021

Algalita South Pacific

Owen Dabkowski

Overview

B

5

5.9

2.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

72

Products

145

184

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 127 31
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Rope 6 1
Fishing line 6 1
Food wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 12 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 32 12
Cigarettes, butts & filters 66 8
Bottle caps & lids 3 5
Foamed Plastic 9 3
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Other Foamed Plastic 7 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 3 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 3 1
Metal 3 145
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 1
Construction material 1 144
Rubber 2 1
Rubber bands 2 1
Wood 1 3
Wooden utensils 1 3

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Previous survey in this area

Waimairi Beach - stormwater pipe Algalita South Pacific
10 Mar, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
176
92%