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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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Waverley Beach- North of Boat Ramp

11 November 2021

Ngamatapouri School

Esther Ward-Cambell

Overview

B

15

11.3

2.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

7

Products

14

1216

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 9 64
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Food wrappers 1 2
Gardening & farming related 1 12
Strapping bands & tape 1 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 45
Metal 3 188
Other cans (<= 4 L) 2 159
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 29
Fabric & Textiles 1 94
Clothing, towels and linen 1 94
Wood 1 870
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 870

Materials

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  • If you would like to learn how this data was collected. Our Methodology

This is the first litter survey in this survey area