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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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Kaiti Beach - North end

14 August 2019

Eastland Port

Niki Ovenden

Overview

B

10

3.3

5.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

48

Products

96

206

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 79 69
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic utensils 2 9
Lollipop sticks 6 4
Safety & construction related 6 3
Food containers 2 12
Food wrappers 3 1
Pens & Stationery 3 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 36 17
Other Plastic 1 5
Bottle caps & lids 12 8
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 2
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Foamed Plastic 11 11
Other Foamed Plastic 3 9
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 8 2
Metal 3 20
Aluminium drink cans 1 18
Foil wrappers 2 2
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 98
Footwear & shoes 1 98
Glass & Ceramic 1 7
Bottles & jars 1 7

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Previous survey in this area

Kaiti Beach - North end Eastland Port
23 May, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
18
69%

Next survey in this area

Kaiti Beach - North end Tairāwhiti Enviroschools
23 Jun, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
53
96%