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

18 September 2024

Waikanae Estuary Care Group

Cathy Webb

Overview

A

4

2.7

0.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

29

Products

58

212

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 51 101
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Food wrappers 13 9
Gloves 1 16
Other Plastic 23 16
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 12 58
Fabric & Textiles 3 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 1
Metal 1 3
Aluminium drink cans 1 3
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Wood 1 105
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 105
Glass & Ceramic 1 1
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 1

Materials

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