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

beach-icon Beach.

Orangihina Harbourview Reserve - Te Atatu

1 April 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Caitlyn Prince

Overview

B

15

15.0

4.0

100m x 8m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

1098

Products

878

10948

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 466 4198
Bottles & jars 14 2092
Glass or ceramic fragments 452 2106
Plastic 234 473
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 3 50
Lollipop sticks 10 3
Food wrappers 7 1
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Hangers & retail packaging 4 29
Bottle caps & lids 18 37
Cigarette lighters 4 36
Straws 4 3
Pens & Stationery 3 9
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 115 72
Rope 1 2
Food containers 15 147
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 17 54
Strapping bands & tape 7 21
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 23 7
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Foamed Plastic 111 110
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 100 67
Other Foamed Plastic 5 37
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 6 6
Wood 41 5886
Processed timber & pallet crates 40 5880
Other Wood (specify) 1 6
Metal 14 136
Construction material 1 7
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 4
Aluminium drink cans 6 93
Foil wrappers 2 3
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 24
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 5
Rubber 6 65
Rubber gloves 1 23
Rubber bands 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 35
Other Rubber (specify) 2 6
Other 4 9
Personal care items 1 1
Appliances & electronics 3 8
Fabric & Textiles 2 71
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 71

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