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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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Paraparaumu Beach - Kapiti Boating Club

30 June 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Helen Adams-Blackburn

Overview

A

2

1.0

0.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

45

Products

90

621

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 46 211
Resin pellets A N/A
Safety & construction related 1 44
Food wrappers 3 7
Rope 6 4
Food containers 1 5
Plastic bags 2 82
Fishing line 2 1
Vapes 1 22
Plastic vehicle parts 1 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 7 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 21 40
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 1
Metal 34 383
Construction material 1 62
Unidentifiable metal fragments 33 321
Wood 4 13
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 11
Wooden utensils 1 2
Paper & Cardboard 4 3
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 3
Fabric & Textiles 1 4
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 4
Rubber 1 7
Rubber gloves 1 7

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Previous survey in this area

Paraparaumu Beach - Kapiti Boating Club Sustainable Coastlines
30 Mar, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
18
49%