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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Kai Iwi - Main Beach

18 August 2025

Kai Iwi School

Holly Lennox

Overview

A

10

7.5

7.3

89m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

56

Products

99

278

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 85 43
Resin pellets B N/A
Food wrappers 2 1
Rope 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 69 28
Bottle caps & lids 4 7
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 2
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Plastic sheeting 1 1
Foamed Plastic 7 7
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 3
Polystyrene cups or food packs 2 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 4 3
Metal 3 4
Construction material 2 4
Sharps, needles, lancets, metal catheters 1 N/A
Wood 1 211
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 211
Fabric & Textiles 1 12
Clothing, towels and linen 1 12
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Fireworks 1 1

Materials

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