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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Kapiti Island - Boulder Bank South

1 September 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Ben Knight

Overview

B

4

3.1

1.2

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

62

Products

123

23126

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 100 4490
Resin pellets A N/A
Baskets, crates & trays 1 3420
Fishing gear 1 9
Gardening & farming related 6 104
Bottles <= 2 L 7 92
Strapping bands & tape 1 3
Other Plastic 1 130
Rope 4 9
Fishing line 1 3
Food wrappers 6 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 17 34
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 103
Safety & construction related 4 390
Drink package rings 1 7
Bottle caps & lids 11 36
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 23 50
Hangers & retail packaging 1 2
Cable ties & zip ties 1 7
Plastic bags 1 3
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 40
Food containers 5 37
Straws 1 1
Gloves 2 8
Wood 7 16447
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 16447
Foamed Plastic 5 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 2
Paper & Cardboard 5 3
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 5 3
Metal 2 1196
Aluminium drink cans 1 6
Other Metal 1 1190
Glass & Ceramic 2 979
Bottles & jars 2 979
Fabric & Textiles 1 5
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 5
Other 1 2
Personal care items 1 2

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