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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

beach-icon Beach.

Hokitika - Beachfront

6 May 2021

St Mary's School

Casi Agnew

Overview

A

14

6.5

4.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

20

Products

40

1303

Type Count Weight (g)
Paper & Cardboard 16 83
Cardboard boxes 16 83
Glass & Ceramic 10 213
Glass or ceramic fragments 10 213
Plastic 6 43
Resin pellets A N/A
Gardening & farming related 1 36
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Rope 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 4
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Wood 3 961
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 961
Metal 2 3
Construction material 2 3

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Hokitika - Beachfront St Mary's School
25 Aug, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
508
98%

Next survey in this area

Hokitika - Beachfront St Mary's School
23 Nov, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
94
97%