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

beach-icon Beach.

Caroline Bay East

11 December 2024

Waimataitai Primary School

Karen Wyatt

Overview

B

8

24.0

0.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

12

Products

24

70

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 15 36
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Food wrappers 1 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 10
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 8 22
Other 3 1
Personal care items 2 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Metal 2 8
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 8
Fabric & Textiles 2 5
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 2
Backpacks & bags 1 3
Rubber 1 5
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 5
Wood 1 15
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 15

Materials

  • Would you like to analyse the data yourself?
  • Or share if you think this data would be interesting to others.
  • If you would like to learn how this data was collected. Our Methodology