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.

Waitangi Regional Park - Te Atea a Rangi

25 June 2021

Taikura Steiner School

Toby Blakey

Overview

B

32

12.8

25.0

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

64

Products

129

2113

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 64 304
Resin pellets B N/A
Fishing line 1 15
Strapping bands & tape 2 19
Food containers 3 7
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 18
Other Plastic 1 13
Plastic bags 3 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 4
Lollipop sticks 2 2
Food wrappers 9 7
Hangers & retail packaging 11 19
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 52
Bottles <= 2 L 4 114
Cigarettes, butts & filters 9 2
Bottle caps & lids 6 14
Straws 1 1
Fishing gear 1 15
Metal 34 594
Construction material 1 48
Other Metal 2 23
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 125
Aluminium drink cans 30 398
Foamed Plastic 21 3
Polystyrene cups or food packs 21 3
Rubber 4 1179
Other Rubber (specify) 1 517
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 55
Rubber footwear 1 583
Tyres 1 24
Paper & Cardboard 4 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 4 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 3
Other cloth 1 3
Other 1 29
Personal care items 1 29

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