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

9 May 2022

Otatara School

Yvonne Green

Overview

B

65

43.3

100.0

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

398

Products

797

1799

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 723 946
Resin pellets A N/A
Safety & construction related 3 12
Plastic bags 1 66
Gardening & farming related 5 25
Food containers 7 48
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 2
Plastic sheeting 1 2
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 4 3
Plastic utensils 2 13
Plastic buoys 11 69
Bottle caps & lids 56 121
Rope 61 201
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 354 199
Food wrappers 11 12
Fishing nets 65 51
Strapping bands & tape 58 13
Shotgun wadding & shells 36 66
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 19 15
Pens & Stationery 13 6
Bottle neck rings 6 2
Bottles <= 2 L 4 17
Fishing line 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 31 264
Bottles & jars 31 264
Foamed Plastic 14 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 14 2
Metal 14 363
Foil wrappers 4 8
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 13
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 289
Construction material 5 50
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 3
Rubber 7 4
Construction & Automotive 1 1
Rubber bands 5 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Other 6 0
Sanitary items 6 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 1 208
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 208
Paper & Cardboard 1 12
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 12

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