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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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Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance

3 April 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

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4

1.5

2.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

106

Products

211

591

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 160 316
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic vehicle parts 1 33
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 99 43
Cable ties & zip ties 2 2
Strapping bands & tape 5 15
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 1
Food wrappers 2 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 10 20
Plastic bags 4 41
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 12
Plastic utensils 2 3
Rope 18 52
Gardening & farming related 4 78
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 12
Straws 1 2
Glass & Ceramic 31 83
Glass or ceramic fragments 31 83
Wood 4 74
Wooden utensils 2 5
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 69
Metal 4 56
Other Metal 1 48
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 8
Rubber 4 6
Other Rubber (specify) 1 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 2
Rubber bands 2 2
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 2 15
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 7
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 8
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 2
Fabric & Textiles 1 39
Clothing, towels and linen 1 39

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Previous survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group
13 Oct, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
52
67%

Next survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance Sustainable Coastlines
23 Jul, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
54
82%