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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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Paraparaumu Beach - North Beach

15 May 2020

Sustainable Coastlines

Ben Knight

Overview

B

3

1.1

0.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

8

Products

17

101

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 10 67
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 5
Food wrappers 3 3
Plastic vehicle parts 1 41
Other Plastic 1 7
Gardening & farming related 1 11
Metal 3 10
Aluminium drink cans 3 10
Other 2 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Personal care items 1 1
Rubber 1 12
Other Rubber (specify) 1 12
Fabric & Textiles 1 11
Other cloth 1 11

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - North Beach Waikanae Estuary Care Group
13 Mar, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
5
60%

Next survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - North Beach Waikanae Estuary Care Group
16 Jun, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
2
75%