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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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Awhitu Peninsula - Karioitahi Beach

14 June 2020

Awhitu Beachcare

Emma Thomas

Overview

B

6

3.6

2.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

12

Products

23

51

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 15 28
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Food containers 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 9
Rope 6 11
Food wrappers 2 1
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 2 4
Foamed Plastic 4 12
Foam sponge 2 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 10
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 3 6
Bottles & jars 3 6
Metal 1 5
Other Metal 1 5

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Awhitu Peninsula - Karioitahi Beach Awhitu Beachcare
02 Feb, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
10
100%

Next survey in this area

Awhitu Peninsula - Karioitahi Beach Awhitu Beachcare
13 Sep, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
4
100%