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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 - Christies track

30 January 2023

Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

A

5

1.8

0.8

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

16

Products

32

563

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 26 9
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 1 1
Straws 1 1
Rope 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 22 5
Other 3 49
Personal care items 1 2
Other 2 47
Paper & Cardboard 1 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 1
Wood 1 390
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 390
Metal 1 114
Construction material 1 114

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Christies track Sustainable Coastlines
28 Nov, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
24
84%

Next survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Christies track Sustainable Coastlines
29 Apr, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
4
75%