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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

beach-icon Beach.

Caroline Bay East

9 October 2023

Waimataitai Primary School

Karen Wyatt

Overview

B

14

7.0

13.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

17

Products

34

890

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 15 8
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 1
Food wrappers 5 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Plastic bags 1 2
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Paper & Cardboard 13 67
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 13 67
Metal 3 7
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 7
Wood 2 789
Other Wood (specify) 2 789
Fabric & Textiles 1 19
Clothing, towels and linen 1 19

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area