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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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Maraetai Beach - North End

11 November 2019

Plastic Pollution Preventers

Katie Clay

Overview

B

11

11.9

3.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

88

Products

177

3916

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 92 3726
Construction material 42 3600
Bottles & jars 50 126
Plastic 71 88
Resin pellets B N/A
Other Plastic 14 15
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 24 22
Straws 2 1
Rope 8 25
Plastic utensils 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Food wrappers 17 19
Fishing line 2 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Foamed Plastic 4 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 4 1
Paper & Cardboard 3 2
Fireworks 2 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Metal 3 59
Other Metal 1 58
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 3 39
Clothing, towels and linen 3 39
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Maraetai Beach - North End Plastic Pollution Preventers
01 May, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
126
54%

Next survey in this area

Maraetai Beach - North End Sustainable Coastlines
22 May, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
140
67%