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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Waikanae Beach - Big River

5 April 2019

Campion College

Jorja bella ruby

Overview

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7

5.0

6.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

18

Products

35

3142

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 23 430
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 30
Rope 2 377
Food wrappers 2 1
Plastic bags 2 2
Bottle caps & lids 3 6
Other Plastic 1 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 10
Plastic sheeting 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Other 4 19
Other 4 19
Metal 4 92
Aluminium drink cans 4 92
Fabric & Textiles 1 743
Footwear & shoes 1 743
Paper & Cardboard 1 2
Cardboard boxes 1 2
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Wood 1 1855
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 1855

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area