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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 - Christies track

14 July 2021

Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group

Libby Frampton

Overview

B

3

1.2

0.9

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

28

Products

56

739

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 53 233
Resin pellets B N/A
Plastic bags 1 81
Food containers 1 22
Bottles <= 2 L 1 20
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 25
Bottle caps & lids 7 32
Other Plastic 3 11
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 32 40
Gardening & farming related 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 46
Other cloth 1 46
Glass & Ceramic 1 458
Bottles & jars 1 458
Rubber 1 2
Rubber bands 1 2

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Christies track Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group
12 Feb, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
5
80%

Next survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Christies track Sustainable Coastlines
03 Apr, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
38
91%