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 - Christies track

25 January 2024

James Hargest College - Duke of Edinburgh

Roisin Dyer

Overview

B

3

2.3

0.6

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

75

Products

150

292

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 137 128
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Safety & construction related 3 3
Shotgun wadding & shells 6 20
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 3
Fishing nets 1 1
Rope 7 24
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 110 48
Food wrappers 1 2
Bottle caps & lids 5 25
Syringes 1 N/A
Rubber 7 1
Rubber bands 7 1
Metal 3 22
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 4
Sharps, needles, lancets, metal catheters 1 N/A
Aluminium drink cans 1 18
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Wood 1 139
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 139

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