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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Waimairi Beach - Surf Lifesaving Club

1 August 2023

Parkview Pārua School

Emma Hunter

Overview

B

67

31.3

58.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

142

Products

285

1287

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 135 588
Resin pellets C N/A
Bottle seals & tabs 3 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 12 3
Lollipop sticks 9 6
Straws 1 2
Strapping bands & tape 2 5
Food wrappers 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 62 13
Clothes pegs 1 2
Fishing gear 1 5
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 6 11
Bottle caps & lids 2 3
Rope 25 527
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 4
Cable ties & zip ties 3 3
Foamed Plastic 118 13
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 1
Foam glazier spacers 3 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 112 10
Fabric & Textiles 14 15
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 14 15
Wood 12 648
Processed timber & pallet crates 12 648
Rubber 3 3
Rubber bands 2 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 2
Paper & Cardboard 2 20
Cardboard boxes 2 20
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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