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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 - Karioitahi Beach

3 November 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Carla Fonseca-Paris

Overview

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18

4.8

6.9

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

29

Products

58

155

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 52 64
Resin pellets C N/A
Pens & Stationery 1 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 25 8
Food wrappers 10 10
Other Plastic 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Straws 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 3 3
Rope 1 26
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 8
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 2
Metal 3 35
Other Metal 2 19
Aluminium drink cans 1 16
Paper & Cardboard 2 3
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 53
Clothing, towels and linen 1 53

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Previous survey in this area

Awhitu Peninsula - Karioitahi Beach Awhitu Beachcare
22 Dec, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
9
94%

Next survey in this area

Awhitu Peninsula - Karioitahi Beach Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers
21 Sep, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
48
98%