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

29 November 2022

Otatara School

Yvonne Green

Overview

A

64

57.6

28.0

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

284

Products

568

7478

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 472 1095
Strapping bands & tape 50 10
Fishing gear 6 16
Food containers 2 10
Rope 26 105
Gardening & farming related 2 12
Clothes pegs 1 2
Mesh bags 1 6
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 4
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Pens & Stationery 1 3
Straws 3 2
Safety & construction related 1 57
Baskets, crates & trays 1 11
Shotgun wadding & shells 39 230
Fishing nets 31 42
Bottle caps & lids 26 46
Hangers & retail packaging 2 8
Bottle seals & tabs 11 9
Food wrappers 8 4
Plastic bags 5 83
Cigarette lighters 1 19
Other Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 3
Plastic utensils 2 2
Plastic buoys 11 57
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 219 198
Bottles <= 2 L 4 68
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 3 85
Bottle neck rings 8 1
Resin pellets A N/A
Foamed Plastic 27 25
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 5 2
Other Foamed Plastic 1 9
Polystyrene cups or food packs 9 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 10
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 11 3
Paper & Cardboard 26 177
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 4 148
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 22
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 1
Cardboard boxes 20 6
Glass & Ceramic 17 251
Glass or ceramic fragments 17 251
Rubber 8 303
Tyres 8 303
Wood 7 1826
Other Wood (specify) 3 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 1825
Metal 7 3285
Construction material 4 2940
Aluminium drink cans 3 345
Fabric & Textiles 3 508
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Footwear & shoes 2 507
Other 1 8
Personal care items 1 8

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