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

beach-icon Beach.

Awhitu Peninsula - Hamilton's Gap

25 March 2023

Awhitu Beachcare

Christine Schofield

Overview

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8

8.0

7.0

50m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

1586

Products

1586

731

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1503 571
Resin pellets D N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1045 351
Fishing gear 6 3
Safety & construction related 13 8
Strapping bands & tape 8 3
Bottles <= 2 L 1 5
Cigarette lighters 1 14
Hangers & retail packaging 8 3
Plastic bags 2 1
Food wrappers 4 1
Plastic vehicle parts 19 24
Bottle seals & tabs 11 4
Bottle neck rings 24 4
Pens & Stationery 7 1
Lollipop sticks 23 8
Bottle caps & lids 126 51
Food containers 158 53
Clothes pegs 13 9
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 14 5
Straws 1 1
Plastic utensils 2 3
Baskets, crates & trays 5 14
Rope 2 2
Cable ties & zip ties 7 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 2
Foamed Plastic 70 11
Polystyrene cups or food packs 5 1
Foam sponge 5 4
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 59 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 2
Other 10 1
Cotton buds 10 1
Rubber 2 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Wood 1 146
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 146

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