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 - stormwater pipe

17 October 2020

Algalita South Pacific

Owen Dabkowski

Overview

B

3

2.0

1.9

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

56

Products

113

512

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 103 27
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Other Plastic 4 1
Rope 7 1
Safety & construction related 2 1
Food wrappers 2 2
Food containers 1 1
Clothes pegs 1 2
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Fishing line 17 4
Cigarettes, butts & filters 30 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 32 6
Rubber 2 2
Rubber bands 1 1
Chewing gum 1 1
Foamed Plastic 2 1
Other Foamed Plastic 2 1
Metal 2 1
Fishing related 2 1
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 1 3
Clothing, towels and linen 1 3
Wood 1 4
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 4
Glass & Ceramic 1 474
Bottles & jars 1 474

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