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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Haumoana Beach - Clifton Road Reserve

17 May 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Nate Rigler

Overview

B

27

13.5

23.0

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

47

Products

94

3545

Type Count Weight (g)
Metal 37 2459
Unidentifiable metal fragments 11 352
Construction material 11 1969
Other Metal 4 110
Aluminium drink cans 2 12
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 7 15
Foil wrappers 2 1
Plastic 25 117
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing gear 3 11
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Fishing line 3 32
Bottle caps & lids 3 6
Gardening & farming related 4 40
Food wrappers 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Plastic utensils 1 3
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 15
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 3
Foamed Plastic 11 3
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 6 1
Wood 7 919
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 919
Paper & Cardboard 5 21
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 5 21
Glass & Ceramic 4 17
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 17
Rubber 2 7
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 4
Inner-tubes and rubber sheet 1 3
Fabric & Textiles 2 2
Carpet & furnishing 2 2
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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