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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Sandy Point - Noki Kaik Beach

24 August 2023

Environment Southland

Walter Fieldes

Overview

B

3

3.7

2.7

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

707

Products

1414

9765

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1292 4857
Resin pellets A N/A
Lollipop sticks 6 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 625 953
Plastic buoys 31 286
Fishing gear 21 119
Fishing nets 2 26
Rope 50 688
Shotgun wadding & shells 167 456
Food wrappers 10 53
Bottle caps & lids 140 463
Bottle neck rings 16 13
Pens & Stationery 3 11
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 7 30
Cigarette lighters 3 49
Plastic vehicle parts 3 86
Safety & construction related 55 130
Straws 4 6
Strapping bands & tape 76 57
Plastic bags 4 145
Clothes pegs 8 19
Other Plastic 1 16
Food containers 14 141
Bottles <= 2 L 5 791
Gardening & farming related 11 270
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 16 17
Plastic sheeting 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 3 1
Cable ties & zip ties 2 3
Plastic utensils 5 15
Cosmetics and medical packaging 3 9
Foamed Plastic 55 106
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 37 95
Polystyrene cups or food packs 18 11
Glass & Ceramic 28 598
Bottles & jars 2 347
Glass or ceramic fragments 25 241
Light globes/bulbs 1 10
Other 12 11
Personal care items 1 10
Cotton buds 11 1
Rubber 8 121
Rubber bands 5 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 23
Rubber footwear 2 97
Wood 7 2615
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 2615
Metal 6 508
Other cans (<= 4 L) 2 30
Aluminium drink cans 3 212
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 266
Paper & Cardboard 4 938
Cardboard boxes 4 938
Fabric & Textiles 2 11
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 3
Clothing, towels and linen 1 8

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