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

beach-icon Beach.

Awhitu Peninsula - Hamilton's Gap

7 July 2023

Awhitu Beachcare

Christine Schofield

Overview

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7

7.0

4.0

50m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

922

Products

922

245

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 905 235
Resin pellets D N/A
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Plastic vehicle parts 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 3
Food wrappers 2 1
Plastic bags 2 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 5 3
Baskets, crates & trays 8 5
Rope 1 15
Bottle caps & lids 46 26
Bottle neck rings 11 2
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Safety & construction related 4 5
Lollipop sticks 5 1
Pens & Stationery 3 2
Fishing line 1 1
Fishing gear 1 1
Clothes pegs 3 2
Food containers 156 21
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 645 139
Strapping bands & tape 4 2
Foamed Plastic 11 8
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 7 6
Other 5 1
Cotton buds 5 1
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1

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