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.

Te Arai beach- Walkway

27 August 2023

Sustainable Kaipara

Rebecca Evans

Overview

A

2

2.8

0.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

96

Products

191

379

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 159 126
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 108 41
Lollipop sticks 10 4
Cigarettes, butts & filters 8 2
Bottle caps & lids 9 17
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Gardening & farming related 6 10
Clothes pegs 2 4
Rope 7 30
Straws 2 5
Food wrappers 2 6
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Syringes 1 N/A
Fishing gear 1 5
Foamed Plastic 26 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 12 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 14 2
Wood 5 250
Other Wood (specify) 5 250
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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