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 - North Beach

22 March 2024

Waikanae Estuary Care Group

Jude Willis

Overview

A

2

2.4

0.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

38

Products

77

173

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 64 117
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic utensils 2 10
Strapping bands & tape 9 5
Food containers 6 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 19 34
Plastic bags 1 17
Cable ties & zip ties 2 1
Clothes pegs 1 2
Bottle neck rings 2 5
Hangers & retail packaging 4 4
Food wrappers 3 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 22
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Plastic sheeting 6 12
Fabric & Textiles 8 48
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 6 3
Clothing, towels and linen 1 44
Metal 4 5
Foil wrappers 4 5
Rubber 1 3
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 3

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