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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Hokitika Beach - Sunset Point

10 August 2022

St Mary's School

Casi Agnew

Overview

B

12

14.0

12.0

100m x 20m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

48

Products

95

6821

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 31 256
Resin pellets A N/A
Gardening & farming related 3 36
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 3 31
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 2 48
Straws 1 7
Food wrappers 12 15
Plastic utensils 2 8
Food containers 3 23
Cigarette lighters 1 24
Other Plastic 3 63
Foamed Plastic 29 34
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 29 34
Paper & Cardboard 21 104
Cardboard boxes 2 6
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 6 26
Cups, food trays & wrappers 11 71
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 5 1265
Bottles & jars 4 1155
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 110
Metal 4 3009
Construction material 1 1329
Aluminium drink cans 1 11
Metal vehicle parts 2 1669
Wood 4 1998
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 1998
Fabric & Textiles 1 155
Carpet & furnishing 1 155

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