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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Kaiti Beach - North end

16 June 2023

Tairāwhiti Environment Center

Steph Temple

Overview

B

17

212.5

8.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

84

Products

168

320

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 97 277
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 4 12
Food wrappers 8 46
Fishing line 3 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 8
Plastic bags 4 2
Gardening & farming related 2 16
Food containers 2 3
Straws 1 1
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 2 25
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 60 44
Fishing gear 1 114
Clothes pegs 1 3
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Foamed Plastic 55 12
Ear plugs 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 52 10
Polystyrene cups or food packs 2 1
Wood 6 10
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 10
Paper & Cardboard 4 9
Cardboard boxes 4 9
Metal 3 1
Fishing related 3 1
Rubber 1 7
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 7
Fabric & Textiles 1 4
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 4
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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