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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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Kaiti Beach - North end

23 September 2020

Tairāwhiti Enviroschools

Kauri Forno

Overview

B

8

8.4

3.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

15

Products

30

115

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 26 44
Resin pellets B N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Food wrappers 3 1
Plastic bags 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 4
Cigarette lighters 1 4
Plastic utensils 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Straws 1 1
Rope 2 20
Food containers 1 7
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Metal 2 19
Foil wrappers 1 1
Aluminium drink cans 1 18
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Other 1 51
Other 1 51

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Kaiti Beach - North end Tairāwhiti Enviroschools
23 Jun, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
53
96%

Next survey in this area

Kaiti Beach - North end Gisborne Girls High
16 Nov, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
50
79%