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 - Maclean Park

2 December 2018

Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve

Sophie Handford

Overview

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5

2.5

2.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

10

Products

21

171

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 10 25
Rope 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 21
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Food wrappers 3 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Other 4 0
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Wood 2 111
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 111
Paper & Cardboard 2 2
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 2
Rubber 1 31
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 31
Metal 1 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Other cloth 1 1

Materials

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