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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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Hokitika Beach - Sunset Point

28 June 2023

Kaniere School

Emma Hunter

Overview

B

14

9.3

10.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

76

Products

153

1165

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 79 99
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 69 76
Other Foamed Plastic 3 15
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 6
Plastic 47 317
Resin pellets A N/A
Syringes 0 N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 62
Food wrappers 11 13
Bottles <= 2 L 2 69
Rope 15 145
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 6
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 9 8
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 2
Gardening & farming related 1 7
Metal 6 48
Aluminium drink cans 2 41
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 1
Construction material 2 6
Wood 6 242
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 242
Paper & Cardboard 5 90
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 5 90
Fabric & Textiles 4 11
Clothing, towels and linen 1 8
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 3
Other 3 59
Paraffin or wax 1 59
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Rubber 2 78
Rubber footwear 1 77
Chewing gum 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 221
Bottles & jars 1 221

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Previous survey in this area

Hokitika Beach - Sunset Point Kaniere School
29 Nov, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
7
64%