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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Wainamu Beach - Wainamu

10 June 2020

Whaingaroa Beach Citizen Science Project

Bexie Towle

Overview

B

5

4.5

2.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

75

Products

150

83

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 143 68
Resin pellets B N/A
Other Plastic 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 102 32
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 12 1
Rope 2 1
Food wrappers 6 2
Fishing nets 2 2
Clothes pegs 2 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 2
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 7 17
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Rubber 4 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 2
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 2
Wood 1 11
Wooden utensils 1 11
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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