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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

24 February 2020

Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

B

28

13.5

2.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

235

Products

470

1097

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 242 277
Glass or ceramic fragments 242 277
Metal 129 288
Other Metal 111 163
Construction material 3 92
Foil wrappers 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 13 30
Aluminium drink cans 1 2
Plastic 57 87
Resin pellets A N/A
Strapping bands & tape 2 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 4
Rope 6 19
Plastic vehicle parts 5 13
Bottle caps & lids 8 18
Plastic bags 3 1
Pens & Stationery 3 11
Food wrappers 2 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 20 6
Cable ties & zip ties 6 11
Paper & Cardboard 14 117
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 3 33
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 5 31
Cups, food trays & wrappers 5 51
Cardboard boxes 1 2
Other 13 7
Sanitary items 12 N/A
Other 1 7
Rubber 10 270
Other Rubber (specify) 2 20
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 13
Tyres 3 232
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 4 5
Wood 3 23
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 20
Wooden utensils 2 3
Fabric & Textiles 2 28
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 2
Clothing, towels and linen 1 26

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Next survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group
06 Jun, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
45
72%