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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Waikanae Beach - SLS Club

5 September 2024

Tairāwhiti Environment Center

Steph Temple

Overview

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16

10.7

11.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

274

Products

548

3987

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 260 785
Resin pellets A N/A
Gardening & farming related 11 27
Lollipop sticks 6 4
Food containers 8 47
Bottle caps & lids 36 153
Vapes 1 28
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 2
Cigarette lighters 1 18
Rope 1 11
Food wrappers 26 76
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 22 23
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 115 115
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 81
Cosmetics and medical packaging 6 97
Clothes pegs 6 11
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 5
Bottle neck rings 5 1
Other Plastic 1 22
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 19
Plastic utensils 1 6
Drink package rings 1 38
Foamed Plastic 160 94
Ear plugs 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 155 89
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 3 4
Glass & Ceramic 63 1403
Glass or ceramic fragments 42 1395
Construction material 21 8
Paper & Cardboard 37 106
Cups, food trays & wrappers 37 106
Metal 14 52
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 9 22
Aluminium drink cans 2 26
Foil wrappers 3 4
Wood 9 1503
Other Wood (specify) 1 3
Processed timber & pallet crates 8 1500
Fabric & Textiles 3 37
Clothing, towels and linen 3 37
Rubber 2 7
Rubber footwear 2 7

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