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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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Maraetai Beach - North End

22 May 2020

Sustainable Coastlines

Shawn Elise Tierney

Overview

A

4

2.9

2.1

100m x 16m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

140

Products

224

469

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 142 70
Resin pellets B N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 3
Fishing gear 1 2
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Other Plastic 1 10
Cable ties & zip ties 4 5
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 20 9
Strapping bands & tape 5 2
Fishing line 1 1
Food containers 3 1
Rope 10 15
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 13 1
Lollipop sticks 4 2
Food wrappers 6 1
Bottle caps & lids 5 6
Cigarettes, butts & filters 66 11
Glass & Ceramic 44 150
Construction material 1 29
Glass or ceramic fragments 43 121
Paper & Cardboard 9 4
Cups, food trays & wrappers 9 4
Wood 7 162
Wooden utensils 2 3
Processed timber & pallet crates 5 159
Foamed Plastic 7 3
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 3 1
Ear plugs 1 1
Rubber 6 6
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 4 3
Rubber bands 1 1
Metal 6 72
Tableware 1 64
Foil wrappers 4 1
Construction material 1 7
Fabric & Textiles 3 2
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 2 1

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Previous survey in this area

Maraetai Beach - North End Plastic Pollution Preventers
11 Nov, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
88
42%

Next survey in this area

Maraetai Beach - North End Sustainable Coastlines
22 Nov, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
35
41%