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

20 November 2023

Otatara School

Georgia Tisdall

Overview

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51

31.5

19.3

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

662

Products

1324

13096

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1117 7215
Resin pellets A N/A
Clothes pegs 10 12
Bottles <= 2 L 4 557
Plastic buoys 22 215
Lollipop sticks 7 2
Cigarette lighters 1 15
Bottle neck rings 21 10
Safety & construction related 53 294
Gardening & farming related 4 47
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 506 776
Strapping bands & tape 72 71
Rope 98 3801
Straws 6 10
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 3 100
Pens & Stationery 4 6
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 6 6
Cosmetics and medical packaging 5 24
Shotgun wadding & shells 117 355
Bottle caps & lids 115 366
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 32 113
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Food containers 4 55
Bottle seals & tabs 6 5
Plastic vehicle parts 2 310
Fishing gear 4 23
Plastic sheeting 1 16
Fishing nets 4 21
Plastic utensils 1 1
Food wrappers 8 3
Glass & Ceramic 119 562
Bottles & jars 1 333
Glass or ceramic fragments 118 229
Foamed Plastic 68 61
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 68 61
Other 6 28
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Personal care items 2 28
Wood 4 4620
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 4620
Rubber 3 2
Rubber bands 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 3 382
Footwear & shoes 2 365
Clothing, towels and linen 1 17
Metal 3 204
Aluminium drink cans 3 204
Paper & Cardboard 1 22
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 22

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