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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

6 May 2025

Kai Iwi School

Holly Lennox

Overview

A

12

8.0

7.5

85m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

68

Products

116

1021

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 101 128
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 3 5
Hangers & retail packaging 2 11
Lollipop sticks 4 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 80 46
Straws 1 1
Food wrappers 6 54
Food containers 1 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Strapping bands & tape 1 4
Foamed Plastic 8 45
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 8 45
Paper & Cardboard 3 16
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 15
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 718
Clothing, towels and linen 1 718
Glass & Ceramic 1 8
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 8
Wood 1 79
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 79
Metal 1 27
Aluminium drink cans 1 27

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Previous survey in this area

Kai Iwi - Main Beach Kai Iwi School
19 Feb, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
51
57%