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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

3 April 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

B

3

1.2

0.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

38

Products

76

450

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 69 179
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 10 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 33 39
Bottle caps & lids 4 10
Food wrappers 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 13
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 4
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Rope 9 103
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Straws 1 1
Food containers 1 1
Wood 3 211
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 211
Rubber 2 1
Rubber bands 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 24
Clothing, towels and linen 1 24
Metal 1 35
Aluminium drink cans 1 35

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Previous survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Christies track Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group
14 Jul, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
28
95%

Next survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Christies track Sustainable Coastlines
23 Jul, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
40
99%