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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Paraparaumu Beach - Kapiti Boating Club

8 November 2018

Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve

Chris Paulin

Overview

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18

9.0

9.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

43

Products

86

2458

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 63 637
Straws 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 12 14
Other Plastic 1 69
Strapping bands & tape 3 13
Rope 6 25
Fishing line 2 4
Cigarettes, butts & filters 25 10
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Food wrappers 9 5
Food containers 2 495
Fabric & Textiles 12 1717
Other cloth 2 272
Backpacks & bags 1 35
Footwear & shoes 4 1079
Clothing, towels and linen 5 331
Rubber 5 76
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 64
Rubber bands 2 3
Rubber footwear 1 9
Paper & Cardboard 2 3
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 3
Wood 2 20
Wooden utensils 1 3
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 17
Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 1 3
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 3

Materials

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