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.

Forestry Beach Stream Entrance

26 October 2023

Sustainable Kaipara

Rebecca Evans

Overview

B

4

6.0

1.9

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

395

Products

790

571

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 766 521
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 624 253
Bottle seals & tabs 7 3
Fishing gear 7 65
Food wrappers 1 1
Straws 3 1
Gardening & farming related 15 22
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Drink package rings 1 1
Clothes pegs 9 11
Lollipop sticks 21 8
Bottle caps & lids 57 76
Rope 19 78
Foamed Plastic 17 5
Other Foamed Plastic 17 5
Metal 4 30
Other Metal 3 13
Construction material 1 17
Rubber 2 7
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 7
Wood 1 8
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 8

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