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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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Kaikōura - South Bay Moa Rd

15 February 2022

Kaikoura Seaward Lions

Brenda Begbie

Overview

A

5

3.5

1.5

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

19

Products

38

225

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 20 39
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 13
Clothes pegs 2 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 4
Food containers 1 9
Food wrappers 1 1
Fishing line 2 6
Strapping bands & tape 3 2
Resin pellets C N/A
Metal 6 94
Construction material 3 71
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Foil wrappers 1 8
Aluminium drink cans 1 13
Paper & Cardboard 4 28
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 26
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 3 38
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 7
Clothing, towels and linen 2 31
Foamed Plastic 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 2 24
Construction material 1 22
Bottles & jars 1 2
Rubber 1 1
Rubber footwear 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Kaikōura - South Bay Moa Rd Kaikoura Seaward Lions
18 Oct, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
14
57%

Next survey in this area

Kaikōura - South Bay Moa Rd Kaikoura Seaward Lions
05 May, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
9
61%