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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Sandy Point - Noki Kaik Beach

9 May 2023

Otatara School

Yvonne Green

Overview

A

40

12.7

32.5

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

352

Products

704

3564

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 648 1774
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle neck rings 5 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 62 177
Bottle seals & tabs 4 5
Strapping bands & tape 74 21
Other Plastic 1 76
Clothes pegs 1 2
Hangers & retail packaging 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 7
Straws 3 3
Plastic utensils 1 1
Safety & construction related 13 25
Plastic sheeting 1 4
Gardening & farming related 1 68
Plastic buoys 13 63
Food wrappers 9 84
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 338 328
Lollipop sticks 5 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 3
Rope 28 449
Bottles <= 2 L 2 121
Fishing nets 35 38
Food containers 2 97
Bottle caps & lids 43 195
Foamed Plastic 25 13
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 11 8
Polystyrene cups or food packs 10 4
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 1
Glass & Ceramic 14 1279
Glass or ceramic fragments 7 30
Construction material 7 1249
Metal 9 138
Construction material 3 92
Aluminium drink cans 1 45
Foil wrappers 5 1
Rubber 3 4
Rubber bands 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 3
Paper & Cardboard 3 15
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 15
Wood 1 335
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 335
Other 1 6
Personal care items 1 6

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