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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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Midway Beach - Pipe

16 March 2021

Gisborne Intermediate

Emily Willock

Overview

A

23

8.8

15.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

30

Products

61

222

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 43 73
Resin pellets A N/A
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Food wrappers 3 3
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Cigarette lighters 1 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 7 1
Bottle caps & lids 3 2
Rope 3 8
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 1
Fishing line 1 7
Straws 2 1
Food containers 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 13 42
Glass & Ceramic 15 138
Construction material 15 138
Fabric & Textiles 1 5
Carpet & furnishing 1 5
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Rubber 1 5
Rubber footwear 1 5

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Midway Beach - Pipe Campion College
13 Mar, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
34
83%

Next survey in this area

Midway Beach - Pipe He awa ora, he Tai ora, healthy rivers, living sea education trust
04 Aug, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
36
70%