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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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Paraparaumu Beach - Kapiti Boating Club

29 November 2023

Waste Free Kāpiti

Emma Bone

Overview

B

3

2.1

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

30

Products

60

298

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 31 77
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic vehicle parts 2 27
Rope 5 9
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 14
Food wrappers 2 5
Fishing line 5 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 4 3
Drink package rings 1 3
Fibreglass fragments 2 3
Gardening & farming related 6 8
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 12 72
Fireworks 1 66
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 2
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 10 4
Fabric & Textiles 8 77
Rope, line or string (natural) 2 1
Clothing, towels and linen 4 43
Other cloth 1 5
Carpet & furnishing 1 28
Metal 3 7
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 7
Rubber 3 59
Other Rubber (specify) 1 32
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 17
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 10
Wood 2 5
Wooden utensils 2 5
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - Kapiti Boating Club Waste Free Kāpiti
16 Sep, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
15
87%