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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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Oriental Bay - Freyberg Pool

3 March 2020

Te Papa Litter Monitoring Group

Nick Clarkson

Overview

B

5

3.9

2.7

81m x 14m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

390

Products

442

327

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 320 184
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 4 4
Straws 5 1
Strapping bands & tape 3 7
Plastic utensils 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 18 25
Rope 25 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 133 33
Bottle seals & tabs 3 1
Lollipop sticks 4 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 70 65
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 33 33
Fishing line 1 1
Food wrappers 17 8
Parking tickets & receipts 3 1
Glass & Ceramic 75 98
Construction material 8 21
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 67 77
Paper & Cardboard 18 8
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 6 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 8 4
Fireworks 3 1
Cardboard boxes 1 2
Wood 10 22
Corks 1 4
Wooden utensils 9 18
Other 8 5
Personal care items 3 5
Sanitary items 5 N/A
Metal 4 2
Foil wrappers 4 2
Fabric & Textiles 3 2
Other cloth 3 2
Rubber 2 4
Other Rubber (specify) 2 4
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Ear plugs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Oriental Bay - Freyberg Pool Oriental Bay Litter Monitoring Group
26 Nov, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
670
88%

Next survey in this area

Oriental Bay - Freyberg Pool Eastbourne Litter Monitoring Group
28 Apr, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
22
79%