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.

Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance

26 June 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

B

2

1.3

0.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

49

Products

98

1274

Type Count Weight (g)
Paper & Cardboard 58 1124
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 35 80
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 8
Fireworks 21 1036
Plastic 32 76
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 14 4
Drink package rings 1 20
Gardening & farming related 1 6
Food wrappers 4 35
Strapping bands & tape 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 3 2
Bottle caps & lids 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 4
Plastic bags 1 1
Food containers 2 1
Metal 3 32
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 5
Aluminium drink cans 1 27
Other 2 1
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Personal care items 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 34
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 34
Rubber 1 6
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 6
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Footwear & shoes 1 1

Materials

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