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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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Kai Iwi - Main Beach

1 November 2021

Whanganui Intermediate School

Tony Clark

Overview

B

12

8.0

12.6

95m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

197

Products

375

25049

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 273 612
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Straws 1 1
Rope 6 7
Strapping bands & tape 5 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 7
Food wrappers 5 3
Food containers 1 3
Cigarette lighters 1 8
Shotgun wadding & shells 7 14
Fishing gear 4 8
Bottle caps & lids 9 19
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 217 291
Gardening & farming related 4 183
Lollipop sticks 6 4
Bottles <= 2 L 3 61
Glass & Ceramic 28 428
Glass or ceramic fragments 27 236
Bottles & jars 1 192
Wood 17 23550
Processed timber & pallet crates 17 23550
Paper & Cardboard 16 22
Cups, food trays & wrappers 16 22
Foamed Plastic 16 5
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 10 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 6 4
Metal 14 183
Construction material 7 34
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Aluminium drink cans 1 4
Other cans (<= 4 L) 5 143
Other 7 8
Personal care items 1 7
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Cotton buds 3 1
Rubber 4 241
Rubber footwear 4 241

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Previous survey in this area

Kai Iwi - Main Beach Whanganui Intermediate School
31 May, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
949
99%

Next survey in this area

Kai Iwi - Main Beach Sustainable Coastlines
28 Apr, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
1
100%