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

11 September 2022

Otatara School

Yvonne Green

Overview

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4

9.1

14.9

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

1866

Products

3731

12963

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 3496 6527
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 24 1
Fishing gear 45 167
Other Plastic 9 86
Bottles <= 2 L 4 113
Bottle seals & tabs 24 16
Bottle caps & lids 141 425
Strapping bands & tape 146 70
Fishing nets 148 375
Plastic bags 5 13
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 4 17
Gardening & farming related 12 126
Cosmetics and medical packaging 8 45
Straws 9 3
Plastic sheeting 1 1
Plastic utensils 2 2
Plastic buoys 35 457
Bottle neck rings 20 8
Shotgun wadding & shells 199 425
Clothes pegs 8 17
Pens & Stationery 4 12
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2493 1902
Food containers 5 51
Lollipop sticks 9 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 47 149
Rope 94 2044
Foamed Plastic 119 53
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 92 48
Polystyrene cups or food packs 24 4
Paper & Cardboard 51 1317
Cardboard boxes 51 1317
Rubber 23 152
Rubber bands 20 5
Construction & Automotive 1 115
Rubber footwear 2 32
Other 23 29
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Personal care items 4 25
Cotton buds 17 4
Wood 11 4470
Processed timber & pallet crates 11 4470
Glass & Ceramic 4 247
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 247
Fabric & Textiles 2 125
Clothing, towels and linen 2 125
Metal 2 43
Other Metal 2 43

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