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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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Wainui Beach - North End

30 August 2023

Wainui Camp

Briar Inwood

Overview

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13

11.9

10.8

100m x 10m

Cobbles

Items per 1,000m2

212

Products

212

20066

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 115 672
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle neck rings 3 2
Strapping bands & tape 2 7
Straws 4 3
Cigarette lighters 4 43
Fishing line 9 8
Lollipop sticks 7 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 9 23
Bottle caps & lids 21 63
Clothes pegs 2 4
Bottles <= 2 L 2 42
Plastic bags 9 73
Food wrappers 22 8
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 2
Plastic utensils 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 17 371
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 10
Rope 1 9
Wood 35 16503
Processed timber & pallet crates 33 16500
Other Wood (specify) 2 3
Foamed Plastic 32 14
Polystyrene cups or food packs 31 13
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 14 2406
Rope, line or string (natural) 7 2280
Footwear & shoes 2 115
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 5 11
Other 5 23
Appliances & electronics 1 20
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Personal care items 1 3
Metal 5 34
Construction material 4 31
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Rubber 4 211
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 20
Rubber footwear 1 182
Construction & Automotive 1 9
Glass & Ceramic 2 203
Construction material 2 203

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Wainui Beach - North End Wainui Camp
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