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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

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Waimairi Beach - Surf Lifesaving Club

15 November 2023

Rolleston College

Briar Inwood

Overview

B

35

22.2

21.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

160

Products

320

339

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 223 101
Resin pellets C N/A
Food wrappers 5 7
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Fishing line 1 3
Fishing gear 2 26
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Plastic bags 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 3 7
Cigarettes, butts & filters 17 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 190 53
Foamed Plastic 69 25
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 59 20
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 10 5
Fabric & Textiles 11 27
Rope, line or string (natural) 9 12
Clothing, towels and linen 1 14
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Metal 7 28
Aluminium drink cans 2 12
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 4 8
Other Metal 1 8
Wood 4 135
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 135
Paper & Cardboard 3 3
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 2
Other 2 7
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Personal care items 1 7
Glass & Ceramic 1 13
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 13

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Waimairi Beach - Surf Lifesaving Club Parkview Pārua School
01 Aug, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
142
89%