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

11 August 2019

Plastic Bag Free Tairāwhiti

Sandy Britain

Overview

B

9

3.0

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

108

Products

217

7710

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 124 69
Resin pellets B N/A
Strapping bands & tape 1 3
Gardening & farming related 1 4
Pens & Stationery 1 8
Cigarettes, butts & filters 20 4
Food wrappers 8 14
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 92 35
Rope 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 63 6810
Glass or ceramic fragments 45 310
Construction material 18 6500
Foamed Plastic 18 5
Polystyrene cups or food packs 18 5
Wood 5 452
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 452
Paper & Cardboard 4 373
Cardboard boxes 3 288
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 85
Metal 3 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 3 1

Materials

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