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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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Castlecliff Beach - North mole

28 April 2023

Whanganui Girl's College

Olivia Rees

Overview

A

7

4.1

3.9

300m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

6

Products

37

2048

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 13 384
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 1 19
Bottle caps & lids 2 15
Food wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 25
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 201
Safety & construction related 1 122
Wood 8 306
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 301
Other Wood (specify) 2 5
Metal 6 53
Foil wrappers 4 2
Aluminium drink cans 1 30
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 21
Glass & Ceramic 5 1293
Bottles & jars 2 63
Construction material 3 1230
Paper & Cardboard 2 10
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 9
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Clothing, towels and linen 1 1
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Castlecliff Beach - North mole Whanganui Girl's College
16 Aug, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
10
57%

Next survey in this area

Castlecliff Beach - North mole Whanganui Girl's College
09 Aug, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
74
90%