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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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Awhitu Peninsula - Karioitahi Beach

22 December 2021

Awhitu Beachcare

Emma Thomas

Overview

A

2

3.0

2.3

200m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

9

Products

35

349

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 31 308
Resin pellets A N/A
Clothes pegs 1 3
Gardening & farming related 1 61
Fishing line 1 1
Plastic bags 1 50
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 21
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 8
Rope 3 21
Food wrappers 1 6
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 17 135
Foamed Plastic 2 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 2
Wood 1 37
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 37
Metal 1 1
Construction material 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Awhitu Peninsula - Karioitahi Beach Awhitu Beachcare
22 May, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
29
81%

Next survey in this area

Awhitu Peninsula - Karioitahi Beach Sustainable Coastlines
03 Nov, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
29
90%