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 - SLS Club

4 May 2019

Plastic Bag Free Tairāwhiti

Nicky Solomon

Overview

A

12

2.6

1.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

48

Products

96

2315

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 47 2260
Glass or ceramic fragments 35 358
Construction material 12 1902
Plastic 45 40
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 11 16
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 1
Lollipop sticks 3 1
Bottle caps & lids 3 9
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 3
Plastic bags 2 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 17 5
Cable ties & zip ties - 1
Rope 1 1
Wood 2 11
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 11
Foamed Plastic 1 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 3
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1

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