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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

27 February 2023

Rothbury Insurance Brokers Southland

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

B

6

2.0

3.7

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

68

Products

135

199

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 83 149
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 1 42
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 32 8
Rope 4 10
Food wrappers 7 14
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 28 4
Bottle caps & lids 3 4
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Straws 1 2
Bottles <= 2 L 1 55
Strapping bands & tape 1 3
Foamed Plastic 19 22
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 15 19
Ear plugs 2 1
Paper & Cardboard 16 4
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 11 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 3 2
Metal 7 7
Foil wrappers 7 7
Wood 5 12
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 7
Wooden utensils 3 5
Rubber 3 2
Rubber bands 2 1
Chewing gum 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 2
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group
12 Nov, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
50
61%

Next survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance Sustainable Coastlines
26 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
49
33%