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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Karitane Beach - North End

5 December 2019

Karitane School

Ben Knight

Overview

A

24

7.2

9.1

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

14

Products

28

363

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 17 16
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Gardening & farming related 3 3
Rope 2 3
Food wrappers 2 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 4
Bottle caps & lids 4 3
Metal 2 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 3
Paper & Cardboard 2 4
Fireworks 1 3
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Wood 2 20
Corks 1 10
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 10
Rubber 1 57
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 57
Fabric & Textiles 1 62
Clothing, towels and linen 1 62
Glass & Ceramic 1 201
Bottles & jars 1 201

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