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.

Paraparaumu Beach - Kapiti Boating Club

30 March 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Max Archer

Overview

B

1

0.7

0.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

18

Products

35

337

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 17 27
Resin pellets B N/A
Fishing nets 1 4
Rope 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Plastic vehicle parts 1 9
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 8
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 2
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 7 9
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 5 5
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 4
Wood 6 94
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 93
Wooden utensils 1 1
Metal 3 1
Foil wrappers 3 1
Glass & Ceramic 2 206
Bottles & jars 2 206

Materials

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