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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Kai Iwi - Main Beach

19 February 2025

Kai Iwi School

Holly Lennox

Overview

A

27

20.3

23.0

95m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

51

Products

97

2036

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 50 756
Resin pellets B N/A
Fishing nets 2 151
Food wrappers 2 51
Bottle caps & lids 4 8
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Fishing gear 1 6
Food containers 7 35
Straws 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 8
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 8
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 12 9
Safety & construction related 11 469
Metal 12 88
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Foil wrappers 5 10
Unidentifiable metal fragments 4 1
Other Metal 2 75
Glass & Ceramic 10 46
Glass or ceramic fragments 10 46
Paper & Cardboard 9 22
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 9 22
Fabric & Textiles 7 78
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 73
Other cloth 6 5
Foamed Plastic 5 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 1
Wood 2 1045
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 1045
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A

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