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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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Waikanae Beach - SLS Club

1 November 2022

Tairāwhiti Environment Center

Steph Temple

Overview

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2

1.6

1.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

44

Products

87

1620

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 59 172
Resin pellets A N/A
Gardening & farming related 2 25
Safety & construction related 1 96
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 23 20
Plastic vehicle parts 2 2
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 5 9
Pens & Stationery 1 3
Clothes pegs 2 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 2
Food wrappers 3 4
Cigarette lighters 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 7 1
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Food containers 2 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Foamed Plastic 11 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 8 1
Metal 8 241
Construction material 1 225
Foil wrappers 5 5
Other Metal 1 5
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 6
Glass & Ceramic 4 377
Glass or ceramic fragments 3 32
Bottles & jars 1 345
Wood 3 820
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 820
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 1 8
Clothing, towels and linen 1 8

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Previous survey in this area

Waikanae Beach - SLS Club Tairāwhiti Environment Center
02 Aug, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
267
77%