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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Paraparaumu Beach - Kapiti Boating Club

20 June 2021

Waste Free Kāpiti

Olga Speranskaya

Overview

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3

1.5

2.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

44

Products

87

395

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 55 167
Resin pellets A N/A
Mesh bags 1 65
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 7
Strapping bands & tape 3 6
Other Plastic 6 12
Parking tickets & receipts 1 1
Rope 1 2
Plastic bags 7 34
Fishing line 7 25
Cigarettes, butts & filters 25 9
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 6
Fabric & Textiles 13 125
Clothing, towels and linen 13 125
Metal 8 73
Aluminium drink cans 3 54
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 5 19
Other 5 0
Sanitary items 5 N/A
Foamed Plastic 3 25
Foam sponge 3 25
Wood 2 4
Other Wood (specify) 2 4
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1

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