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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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Awhitu Peninsula - Hamilton's Gap

3 June 2019

Awhitu Beachcare

Christine Schofield

Overview

B

10

12.5

10.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

1008

Products

2015

1533

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1995 1115
Resin pellets B N/A
Other Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1366 648
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 6 7
Straws 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 6 4
Shotgun wadding & shells 15 22
Rope 1 1
Plastic utensils 1 2
Pens & Stationery 2 4
Lollipop sticks 26 8
Food wrappers 1 1
Food containers 406 127
Baskets, crates & trays 3 37
Fishing line 1 9
Fishing gear 7 23
Clothes pegs 2 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 2 3
Bottle seals & tabs 18 18
Bottle neck rings 19 11
Bottle caps & lids 102 168
Gardening & farming related 8 17
Foamed Plastic 19 18
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 2
Foam sponge 8 14
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 10 2
Wood 1 400
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 400

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Previous survey in this area

Awhitu Peninsula - Hamilton's Gap Awhitu Beachcare
20 Feb, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
960
100%

Next survey in this area

Awhitu Peninsula - Hamilton's Gap Awhitu Beachcare
15 Sep, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
1034
100%