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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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Waihi Beach - Surf Club

17 January 2023

Sustainable Waihi Beach

Pippa Coombes

Overview

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19

19.0

14.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

1494

Products

2988

4568

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 2850 3361
Resin pellets D N/A
Gardening & farming related 15 32
Bottle seals & tabs 29 7
Bottle neck rings 33 12
Cigarette lighters 1 7
Fishing line 14 248
Mesh bags 4 1
Gloves 10 42
Bottle caps & lids 111 213
Rope 23 120
Hangers & retail packaging 7 3
Other Plastic 31 67
Safety & construction related 4 2
Strapping bands & tape 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2329 865
Clothes pegs 20 27
Straws 8 5
Food wrappers 7 2
Pens & Stationery 6 22
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 8
Food containers 15 52
Lollipop sticks 49 24
Shotgun wadding & shells 26 59
Fishing gear 18 78
Cable ties & zip ties 20 25
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 35 529
Cigarettes, butts & filters 23 6
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 904
Foamed Plastic 63 42
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 21 34
Polystyrene cups or food packs 41 7
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Other 32 8
Personal care items 1 2
Sanitary items 6 N/A
Cotton buds 25 6
Fabric & Textiles 12 379
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 12 379
Paper & Cardboard 11 19
Fireworks 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 9 10
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 8
Wood 7 664
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 654
Wooden utensils 6 10
Metal 7 85
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 3
Other Metal 4 82
Rubber 4 7
Other Rubber (specify) 2 6
Rubber bands 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 2 3
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 3

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Previous survey in this area

Waihi Beach - Surf Club Sustainable Coastlines
13 Sep, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
64
70%

Next survey in this area

Waihi Beach - Surf Club Sustainable Waihi Beach
14 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
170
95%