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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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Otaki Beach - Otaki Surf Club

27 January 2023

Ōtaki College

Ben Knight

Overview

B

7

2.6

3.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

44

Products

89

616

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 52 117
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 5
Straws 1 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 22 7
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Cigarette lighters 2 46
Fishing line 1 1
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Fishing gear 1 6
Pens & Stationery 1 33
Bottle caps & lids 3 8
Food wrappers 12 5
Glass & Ceramic 17 81
Glass or ceramic fragments 17 81
Paper & Cardboard 5 18
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 3 10
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 8
Foamed Plastic 5 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 3
Other 4 5
Personal care items 2 5
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Wood 2 372
Wooden utensils 1 2
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 370
Fabric & Textiles 2 16
Other cloth 1 14
Footwear & shoes 1 2
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

Otaki Beach - Otaki Surf Club Ōtaki College
11 Jun, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
8
82%

Next survey in this area

Otaki Beach - Otaki Surf Club Ōtaki College
14 Feb, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
6
69%