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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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Waikouaiti - Matanaka Beach end

14 November 2020

One Coast Otago

Ruth Ferguson

Overview

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7

4.7

2.4

300m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

36

Products

108

2433

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 37 18
Foam sponge 7 15
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 29 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Plastic 34 149
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 8 37
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Straws 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 3
Rope 5 92
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 14 6
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 8
Wood 12 1885
Processed timber & pallet crates 12 1885
Rubber 6 179
Rubber footwear 2 174
Other Rubber (specify) 4 5
Glass & Ceramic 6 50
Bottles & jars 6 50
Paper & Cardboard 6 9
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 4 5
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 4
Metal 4 23
Gas bottles, drums & buckets ( > 4 L) 2 20
Foil wrappers 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Other 3 120
Paraffin or wax 1 77
Other 2 43

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Previous survey in this area

Waikouaiti - Matanaka Beach end One Coast Otago
11 Jul, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
51
92%

Next survey in this area

Waikouaiti - Matanaka Beach end One Coast Otago
11 Apr, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
19
53%