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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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Mahia Beach - Boat Club

30 October 2021

CleanTasteVibesWasteWarrior

David Waihaki

Overview

B

3

2.7

1.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

49

Products

98

356

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 78 133
Resin pellets A N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 8
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Mesh bags 1 1
Gloves 1 44
Plastic bags 3 2
Other Plastic 1 2
Fishing line 15 9
Food wrappers 2 3
Straws 1 1
Rope 7 10
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 12 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 32 51
Fabric & Textiles 15 208
Clothing, towels and linen 15 208
Rubber 3 14
Rubber bands 1 1
Inner-tubes and rubber sheet 2 13
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Mahia Beach - Boat Club CleanTasteVibesWasteWarrior
07 Aug, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
78
89%

Next survey in this area

Mahia Beach - Boat Club CleanTasteVibesWasteWarrior
04 Feb, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
15
80%