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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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Wainui Beach - SLSC

2 August 2022

Wainui Beach School

Lorna Yeo

Overview

B

25

12.5

10.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

36

Products

72

15719

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 37 125
Resin pellets A N/A
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 24 22
Bottles <= 2 L 1 32
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Gardening & farming related 2 14
Bottle caps & lids 3 7
Food wrappers 1 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 8
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Rope 2 34
Foamed Plastic 14 5
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 11 4
Wood 10 12910
Processed timber & pallet crates 9 12900
Corks 1 10
Glass & Ceramic 4 2444
Construction material 3 2418
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 26
Metal 3 234
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 4
Construction material 1 230
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Fireworks 2 1
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Wainui Beach - SLSC He awa ora, he Tai ora, healthy rivers, living sea education trust
22 Sep, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
20
64%

Next survey in this area

Wainui Beach - SLSC Wainui Beach School
22 Feb, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
64
13%