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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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Caroline Bay East

10 June 2024

Waimataitai Primary School

Karen Wyatt

Overview

A

34

22.7

20.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

62

Products

123

872

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 82 107
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 9 4
Cigarette lighters 1 5
Bottle caps & lids 1 69
Other Plastic 2 14
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 30 2
Rope 10 2
Food wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 28 10
Foamed Plastic 30 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 30 1
Metal 4 16
Foil wrappers 3 10
Aluminium drink cans 1 6
Paper & Cardboard 4 2
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 4 2
Wood 3 746
Wooden utensils 2 49
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 697

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Previous survey in this area

Caroline Bay East Waimataitai Primary School
09 Oct, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
17
44%