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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Kapiti Island - Boulder Bank North Side

22 August 2019

Sustainable Coastlines

Shawn Elise Tierney

Overview

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4

1.7

2.1

100m x 7m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

204

Products

143

41223

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 73 3445
Resin pellets A N/A
Gardening & farming related 1 11
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Food wrappers 28 54
Gloves 6 45
Rope 4 187
Straws 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 3 164
Food containers 7 71
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 7 42
Bottle caps & lids 7 85
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 10
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Fishing gear 2 2191
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 64
Plastic buoys 1 518
Paper & Cardboard 41 115
Cardboard boxes 4 2
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 37 113
Wood 16 37501
Processed timber & pallet crates 16 37501
Fabric & Textiles 4 11
Clothing, towels and linen 1 9
Rope, line or string (natural) 3 2
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Metal 2 2
Foil wrappers 2 2
Glass & Ceramic 2 55
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 3
Bottles & jars 1 52
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Rubber 1 93
Rubber footwear 1 93

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