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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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Sandy Point - Noki Kaik Beach

10 November 2021

Otatara School

Yvonne Green

Overview

B

56

46.7

18.0

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

640

Products

1281

3059

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1207 2617
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 664 645
Other Plastic 4 11
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 14 59
Straws 4 2
Strapping bands & tape 71 46
Shotgun wadding & shells 58 134
Bottle caps & lids 84 290
Bottle neck rings 11 10
Bottle seals & tabs 27 44
Bottles <= 2 L 3 79
Cigarette lighters 5 68
Clothes pegs 4 10
Cosmetics and medical packaging 4 5
Fishing gear 96 177
Fishing line 1 6
Food containers 10 56
Gardening & farming related 3 60
Gloves 2 11
Hangers & retail packaging 3 40
Lollipop sticks 10 2
Mesh bags 34 75
Plastic bags 8 135
Plastic buoys 24 302
Rope 48 336
Safety & construction related 1 1
Food wrappers 14 13
Glass & Ceramic 27 169
Glass or ceramic fragments 27 169
Foamed Plastic 24 21
Polystyrene cups or food packs 6 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 3
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 11 16
Other Foamed Plastic 3 1
Other 7 32
Personal care items 2 16
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Other 1 16
Fabric & Textiles 6 179
Carpet & furnishing 2 3
Clothing, towels and linen 2 133
Footwear & shoes 1 10
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 33
Paper & Cardboard 4 6
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 1
Tetrapaks 2 5
Metal 3 32
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 30
Rubber 3 3
Construction & Automotive 1 2
Rubber bands 2 1

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Previous survey in this area

Sandy Point - Noki Kaik Beach Otatara School
20 May, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
439
96%

Next survey in this area

Sandy Point - Noki Kaik Beach Sustainable Coastlines
03 Apr, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
120
93%