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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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Kapiti - Wharemauku Site

28 June 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Helen Adams-Blackburn

Overview

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2

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0.8

30m x 12m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

183

Products

66

333

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 45 212
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 3 6
Food containers 4 108
Food wrappers 13 17
Parking tickets & receipts 1 2
Plastic sheeting 3 8
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 12
Straws 1 1
Bottles <= 2 L 1 39
Safety & construction related 1 2
Strapping bands & tape 2 4
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Plastic bags 2 2
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 3
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Plastic vehicle parts 1 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 14 55
Cups, food trays & wrappers 6 52
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 7 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 2
Metal 5 64
Aluminium drink cans 1 24
Other Metal 2 39
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 1
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Kapiti - Wharemauku Site Sustainable Coastlines
25 Mar, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
319
68%