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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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Waikanae Beach - SLS Club

2 August 2022

Tairāwhiti Environment Center

Henarata Kohere Pishief

Overview

B

8

4.0

2.2

50m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

267

Products

267

18744

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 118 485
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 9 2
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 40 59
Pens & Stationery 3 20
Plastic bags 2 114
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 110
Gardening & farming related 5 61
Lollipop sticks 7 2
Cigarette lighters 4 40
Food wrappers 10 6
Straws 3 4
Rope 2 1
Bottle neck rings 3 4
Bottle caps & lids 14 41
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 7
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 3
Food containers 3 6
Foamed Plastic 88 35
Polystyrene cups or food packs 8 3
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 11 10
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 59 13
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 5
Ear plugs 1 1
Foam glazier spacers 7 3
Wood 26 17256
Processed timber & pallet crates 26 17256
Paper & Cardboard 15 76
Cups, food trays & wrappers 13 43
Tetrapaks 1 32
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 6 752
Bottles & jars 1 245
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 170
Construction material 2 337
Metal 6 30
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 4 5
Aluminium drink cans 2 25
Rubber 3 101
Rubber footwear 3 101
Other 3 7
Personal care items 1 7
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 2 2
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 2

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Previous survey in this area

Waikanae Beach - SLS Club Tairāwhiti Environment Center
12 Sep, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
184
80%

Next survey in this area

Waikanae Beach - SLS Club Tairāwhiti Environment Center
01 Nov, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
44
80%