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

14 June 2023

Sustainable Waihi Beach

Pippa Coombes

Overview

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18

12.0

13.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

170

Products

339

500

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 322 171
Resin pellets D N/A
Clothes pegs 3 5
Plastic bags 2 5
Hangers & retail packaging 1 2
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Cigarette lighters 1 7
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Straws 2 4
Gardening & farming related 10 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Food wrappers 24 11
Bottle caps & lids 10 8
Lollipop sticks 6 3
Rope 10 29
Strapping bands & tape 8 2
Safety & construction related 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 9 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 211 49
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 4
Other Plastic 6 17
Food containers 3 3
Fishing line 1 1
Fishing gear 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 4
Pens & Stationery 1 6
Metal 4 2
Unidentifiable metal fragments 4 2
Fabric & Textiles 4 255
Other cloth 2 5
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 250
Rubber 4 48
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 47
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 2 23
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 23
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1

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