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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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Waikanae Beach - SLS Club

1 March 2020

Plastic Bag Free Tairāwhiti

Sandy Britain

Overview

A

9

4.5

0.9

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

44

Products

87

105

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 67 30
Resin pellets A N/A
Parking tickets & receipts 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 2
Food wrappers 11 3
Pens & Stationery 2 2
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Straws 3 6
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 8
Rope 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 32 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Plastic bags 2 4
Glass & Ceramic 17 72
Construction material 8 24
Glass or ceramic fragments 9 48
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Wood 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 1

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Waikanae Beach - SLS Club Sustainable Coastlines
14 Nov, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
68
92%

Next survey in this area

Waikanae Beach - SLS Club Plastic Bag Free Tairāwhiti
06 Jun, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
98
77%