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

5 June 2022

Waste Free Kāpiti

Olga Speranskaya

Overview

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4

1.7

1.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

50

Products

99

1762

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 85 611
Resin pellets A N/A
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Rope 9 68
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 8
Cigarettes, butts & filters 9 3
Food wrappers 4 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 31 19
Fishing line 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 4
Straws 3 2
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 17 30
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 2
Bottle neck rings 3 1
Gardening & farming related 1 469
Fabric & Textiles 6 1118
Clothing, towels and linen 1 39
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 5 1079
Foamed Plastic 4 3
Ear plugs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 2
Metal 2 29
Aluminium drink cans 2 29
Other 2 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Personal care items 1 1

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