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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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Waimairi Beach - Surf Lifesaving Club

22 May 2023

Parkview Pārua School

Emma Hunter

Overview

B

62

18.6

57.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

253

Products

506

756

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 372 569
Resin pellets D N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 6
Bottle caps & lids 3 8
Rope 12 147
Food wrappers 7 3
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 20 164
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 308 227
Strapping bands & tape 2 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 10 6
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Foamed Plastic 116 8
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 112 7
Foam sponge 4 1
Rubber 7 9
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 8
Rubber bands 5 1
Wood 5 20
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 20
Other 3 1
Cotton buds 2 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Metal 1 137
Aluminium drink cans 1 137
Paper & Cardboard 1 11
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 11
Glass & Ceramic 1 1
Light globes/bulbs 1 1

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