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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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Kaiti Beach - North end

27 June 2022

Gisborne Central

Nicola Heuser

Overview

B

16

16.0

13.9

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

108

Products

216

3147

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 89 175
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 8 22
Lollipop sticks 9 5
Straws 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 54 39
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Cigarette lighters 1 18
Food wrappers 11 87
Foamed Plastic 87 32
Other Foamed Plastic 15 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 50 24
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 22 4
Other 12 268
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Other 11 268
Paper & Cardboard 12 149
Cups, food trays & wrappers 10 147
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 2
Wood 6 1805
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 1805
Glass & Ceramic 4 557
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 12
Bottles & jars 2 395
Construction material 1 150
Metal 3 33
Aluminium drink cans 2 30
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Fabric & Textiles 2 103
Clothing, towels and linen 2 103
Rubber 1 25
Other Rubber (specify) 1 25

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Previous survey in this area

Kaiti Beach - North end Gisborne Central
06 Aug, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
116
44%

Next survey in this area

Kaiti Beach - North end Tairāwhiti Environment Center
16 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
84
90%