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.

Orangihina Harbourview Reserve - Te Atatu

8 December 2023

BMW

Dan Downing

Overview

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7

9.1

13.9

100m x 9m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

576

Products

518

2529

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 229 577
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 6 98
Pens & Stationery 4 15
Lollipop sticks 8 2
Cosmetics and medical packaging 4 29
Bottle caps & lids 42 75
Food containers 6 24
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 14 129
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 101 176
Plastic sheeting 1 1
Clothes pegs 3 10
Bottle seals & tabs 7 3
Straws 2 1
Safety & construction related 3 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 26 10
Fishing gear 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 221 937
Glass or ceramic fragments 220 905
Light globes/bulbs 1 32
Foamed Plastic 45 48
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 40 45
Foam glazier spacers 5 3
Wood 17 884
Processed timber & pallet crates 17 884
Metal 4 76
Aluminium drink cans 4 76
Rubber 1 2
Rubber bands 1 2
Paper & Cardboard 1 5
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 5

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