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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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Paraparaumu Beach - Maclean Park

16 December 2021

Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve

Ben Knight

Overview

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4

2.8

1.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

28

Products

57

1426

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 40 132
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Rope 1 16
Food wrappers 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 2 27
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 4
Fishing line 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 7 18
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 18 64
Fabric & Textiles 5 518
Rope, line or string (natural) 2 1
Clothing, towels and linen 3 517
Foamed Plastic 3 68
Foam sponge 1 64
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Metal 2 16
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Aluminium drink cans 1 13
Wood 2 689
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 689
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1
Rubber 1 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - Maclean Park Waste Free Kāpiti
28 Nov, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
48
76%

Next survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - Maclean Park Waste Free Kāpiti
26 Feb, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
19
58%