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 - Christies track

1 October 2020

Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

B

3

1.9

0.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

72

Products

144

3768

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 131 738
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 2 18
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 66 119
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 9
Straws 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 2 6
Rope 23 235
Plastic utensils 1 3
Plastic sheeting 2 206
Fishing gear 9 63
Clothes pegs 1 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 10 33
Shotgun wadding & shells 8 37
Gardening & farming related 1 2
Wood 7 3004
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 3004
Rubber 4 2
Rubber bands 4 2
Other 1 1
Cotton buds 1 1
Foamed Plastic 1 23
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 23

Materials

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