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.

Waiheke -Surfdale Beach Playground end

13 September 2023

Te Huruhi Primary

Kristin Busher

Overview

B

28

14.0

9.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

77

Products

154

1123

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 86 245
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 29 62
Food wrappers 10 58
Cigarette lighters 1 20
Bottle caps & lids 3 16
Straws 3 2
Other Plastic 3 8
Strapping bands & tape 3 3
Safety & construction related 2 5
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 28 68
Fishing line 1 N/A
Pens & Stationery 1 3
Lollipop sticks 1 N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 N/A
Glass & Ceramic 46 133
Glass or ceramic fragments 46 133
Metal 7 652
Construction material 3 646
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 4 6
Foamed Plastic 7 10
Foam sponge 3 9
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 1
Other 4 25
Batteries (Non-household) 1 25
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Rubber 4 58
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 4 58

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