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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 - Kapiti Boating Club

5 June 2020

Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve

Ben Joshua Knight

Overview

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2

2.6

1.9

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

89

Products

178

2540

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 133 262
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 3 10
Bottle caps & lids 9 24
Lollipop sticks 5 3
Gloves 1 14
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 11
Other Plastic 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 4
Clothes pegs 1 3
Food wrappers 16 36
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 9 20
Pens & Stationery 3 5
Rope 4 43
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 23 42
Cigarettes, butts & filters 48 15
Plastic bags 1 21
Fishing line 6 9
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Foamed Plastic 12 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 11 2
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 8 33
Cups, food trays & wrappers 8 33
Fabric & Textiles 7 919
Other cloth 2 70
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 734
Footwear & shoes 1 63
Clothing, towels and linen 1 52
Metal 6 205
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Construction material 3 97
Aluminium drink cans 2 106
Wood 5 902
Corks 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 901
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Faeces 1 N/A
Rubber 3 23
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 7
Other Rubber (specify) 2 16
Glass & Ceramic 1 193
Bottles & jars 1 193

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Previous survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - Kapiti Boating Club Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve
13 Nov, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
36
73%

Next survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - Kapiti Boating Club Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve
04 Jul, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
72
68%