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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 - Dunns Rd right of entrance

12 November 2022

Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

A

3

1.5

1.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

50

Products

99

2600

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 60 276
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 2
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Rope 4 208
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 31 22
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 4
Plastic utensils 2 2
Food wrappers 4 3
Food containers 8 27
Cigarettes, butts & filters 5 2
Bottle caps & lids 3 5
Metal 16 2184
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Foil wrappers 9 16
Aluminium drink cans 1 13
Other Metal 5 2152
Paper & Cardboard 15 52
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 6 13
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 24
Fireworks 5 10
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 5
Rubber 3 71
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 7
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 63
Construction & Automotive 1 1
Other 2 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Personal care items 1 1
Wood 2 15
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 15
Glass & Ceramic 1 1
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance Sustainable Coastlines
23 Jul, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
54
82%

Next survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance Rothbury Insurance Brokers Southland
27 Feb, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
68
76%