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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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Haumoana Beach - Davies track off Beach Road

7 May 2024

Environment Centre Hawke's Bay

Michelle Kang

Overview

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6

7.5

6.1

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

41

Products

82

9831

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 29 128
Resin pellets A N/A
Gardening & farming related 3 57
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 6
Fishing line 7 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 3
Plastic buoys 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 12
Cigarette lighters 2 10
Safety & construction related 1 11
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Plastic bags 3 21
Food wrappers 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Wood 25 8282
Processed timber & pallet crates 23 8277
Corks 2 5
Metal 9 631
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 6
Construction material 6 625
Fabric & Textiles 5 3
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 5 3
Glass & Ceramic 5 769
Construction material 5 769
Foamed Plastic 3 3
Other Foamed Plastic 1 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 2 1
Rubber 2 8
Construction & Automotive 1 2
Other Rubber (specify) 1 6
Other 2 4
Personal care items 1 1
Other 1 3
Paper & Cardboard 2 3
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 2 3

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area