litter intelligence logo

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.

Andersons Bay - Marne Street Culvert

6 September 2023

Enviroschools Otago

Jennie Upton

Overview

A

2

1.6

5.4

27m x 5m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

1304

Products

176

281

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 155 174
Resin pellets A N/A
Safety & construction related 5 32
Hangers & retail packaging 4 7
Strapping bands & tape 1 4
Plastic bags 1 4
Pens & Stationery 2 8
Straws 6 6
Lollipop sticks 5 7
Bottle caps & lids 13 35
Other Plastic 40 30
Food wrappers 60 38
Rope 15 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Foamed Plastic 15 10
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 8 3
Foam glazier spacers 5 3
Other Foamed Plastic 2 4
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 1
Wood 1 7
Corks 1 7
Rubber 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Metal 1 20
Aluminium drink cans 1 20
Other 1 68
Batteries (Household) 1 68

Materials

  • Would you like to analyse the data yourself?
  • Or share if you think this data would be interesting to others.
  • If you would like to learn how this data was collected. Our Methodology

Previous survey in this area

Andersons Bay - Marne Street Culvert Enviroschools Otago
25 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
1363
88%