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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Waihi Beach - Surf Club

1 October 2023

Sustainable Waihi Beach

Jemma Hovelmeier

Overview

B

35

63.6

12.5

50m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

371

Products

371

1452

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 324 262
Resin pellets D N/A
Safety & construction related 28 9
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 5 5
Fishing gear 1 1
Lollipop sticks 13 5
Gardening & farming related 3 6
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Clothes pegs 3 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 1
Rope 14 131
Mesh bags 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Straws 1 1
Fishing line 7 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 1
Food containers 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 215 48
Food wrappers 5 3
Other Plastic 6 26
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 8 16
Foamed Plastic 30 6
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 22 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 7 3
Wood 9 455
Processed timber & pallet crates 9 455
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 1
Metal 2 7
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 7
Glass & Ceramic 2 719
Construction material 2 719
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Rubber 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1

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