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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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Okarito Beach - Road End

25 October 2023

DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini

Don Neale

Overview

A

5

3.6

0.7

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

26

Products

52

228

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 34 46
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 1 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 9
Plastic bags 12 5
Hangers & retail packaging 6 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 12 29
Foamed Plastic 8 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 3
Paper & Cardboard 4 1
Cardboard boxes 4 1
Metal 3 145
Construction material 1 142
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Foil wrappers 1 1
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Wood 1 32
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 32

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Okarito Beach - Road End DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini
30 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
8
88%

Next survey in this area

Okarito Beach - Road End DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini
31 Jan, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
13
69%