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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Okahu Bay - West-end (city) side

2 August 2023

BAT New Zealand

Maja Bethke

Overview

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10

10.0

8.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

504

Products

1007

22369

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 840 1093
Resin pellets D N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 478 192
Food containers 7 33
Lollipop sticks 27 9
Food wrappers 23 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 25 2
Rope 11 288
Fishing line 2 5
Fishing gear 3 1
Bottle seals & tabs 14 6
Bottle caps & lids 92 81
Bottle neck rings 14 4
Straws 6 1
Safety & construction related 32 31
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 135
Plastic bags 10 49
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 25 17
Hangers & retail packaging 9 4
Pens & Stationery 9 7
Clothes pegs 6 14
Parking tickets & receipts 2 19
Cable ties & zip ties 4 3
Cosmetics and medical packaging 3 141
Syringes 2 N/A
Cigarette lighters 2 11
Cigarettes, butts & filters 11 3
Strapping bands & tape 7 10
Plastic sheeting 2 2
Other Plastic 13 22
Glass & Ceramic 53 498
Glass or ceramic fragments 53 498
Foamed Plastic 49 30
Polystyrene cups or food packs 5 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 25 9
Ear plugs 2 1
Foam glazier spacers 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 11 7
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 4 11
Wood 35 20516
Wooden utensils 1 3
Processed timber & pallet crates 34 20513
Fabric & Textiles 16 168
Rope, line or string (natural) 16 168
Other 6 3
Personal care items 4 3
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Metal 5 21
Foil wrappers 3 10
Construction material 2 11
Rubber 2 16
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 16
Paper & Cardboard 1 24
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 24

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