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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ANZAC Bay - Waipaopao

24 October 2023

BeeNZ

Jemma Hovelmeier

Overview

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9

6.3

4.4

100m x 15m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

89

Products

133

1816

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 73 95
Resin pellets B N/A
Fishing line 2 1
Rope 7 21
Gloves 1 18
Bottle caps & lids 4 11
Strapping bands & tape 3 1
Gardening & farming related 2 1
Food wrappers 11 15
Straws 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 3
Clothes pegs 1 1
Plastic utensils 2 2
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 18 13
Lollipop sticks 4 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 12 3
Glass & Ceramic 25 267
Bottles & jars 1 193
Glass or ceramic fragments 24 74
Wood 9 675
Processed timber & pallet crates 9 675
Metal 9 366
Other Metal 4 341
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 4 9
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 16
Paper & Cardboard 6 32
Cups, food trays & wrappers 6 32
Fabric & Textiles 6 323
Clothing, towels and linen 6 323
Rubber 4 57
Other Rubber (specify) 3 56
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area