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.

Kāpiti coast - Marine Gardens - Raumati Beach

30 March 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Max Archer

Overview

B

1

0.8

0.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

16

Products

33

69

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 24 36
Resin pellets B N/A
Plastic bags 4 18
Safety & construction related 5 6
Straws 1 1
Fishing line 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 2
Food containers 1 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 9 4
Paper & Cardboard 7 13
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 8
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 3 5
Glass & Ceramic 1 11
Bottles & jars 1 11
Metal 1 9
Foil wrappers 1 9

Materials

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