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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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Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance

8 September 2023

Rothbury Insurance Brokers Southland

Courtney Wakelin

Overview

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4

4.0

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

47

Products

94

152

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 60 47
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 27 20
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 29 22
Safety & construction related 1 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Rope 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 18 4
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 15 3
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 1
Metal 6 79
Aluminium drink cans 1 14
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 6
Unidentifiable metal fragments 3 59
Rubber 3 3
Rubber bands 2 1
Chewing gum 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 3 14
Carpet & furnishing 3 14
Foamed Plastic 2 4
Foam sponge 1 3
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Glass & Ceramic 1 1
Bottles & jars 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance Sustainable Coastlines
26 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
49
33%

Next survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance Rothbury Insurance Brokers Southland
15 Dec, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
25
70%