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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Opunake Main Beach- Boat Ramp

27 March 2023

Opunake Community Members

Jemma Hovelmeier

Overview

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2

1.6

1.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

242

Products

485

2404

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 446 270
Resin pellets B N/A
Strapping bands & tape 4 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Rope 9 20
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 13 22
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Other Plastic 4 4
Safety & construction related 8 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Gardening & farming related 1 19
Fishing gear 1 4
Lollipop sticks 7 2
Food wrappers 3 4
Bottle seals & tabs 5 1
Clothes pegs 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 20 55
Food containers 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 364 129
Foamed Plastic 31 14
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 28 10
Foam sponge 3 4
Wood 4 2071
Corks 1 9
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 2062
Rubber 2 44
Rubber footwear 1 43
Rubber bands 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Metal 1 4
Foil wrappers 1 4

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