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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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Wainamu Beach - Wainamu

21 June 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Jemma Hovelmeier

Overview

B

4

2.1

0.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

27

Products

54

555

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 31 23
Resin pellets B N/A
Rope 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 4 4
Fishing line 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 14 8
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Food containers 1 2
Food wrappers 4 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Foamed Plastic 10 78
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 75
Wood 10 417
Processed timber & pallet crates 10 417
Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 35
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 35
Other 1 1
Cotton buds 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Wainamu Beach - Wainamu Whaingaroa Beach Citizen Science Project
08 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
89
93%