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

25 January 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Dan Downing

Overview

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9

11.9

8.8

100m x 9m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

764

Products

688

10029

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 295 1535
Glass or ceramic fragments 293 1391
Construction material 2 144
Plastic 291 406
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 40 60
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 6 5
Food wrappers 11 3
Rope 1 2
Straws 4 2
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 8 13
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 33 30
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 145 69
Mesh bags 1 1
Food containers 13 13
Plastic sheeting 5 152
Safety & construction related 6 20
Plastic utensils 2 1
Other Plastic 4 24
Pens & Stationery 2 2
Hangers & retail packaging 2 2
Clothes pegs 4 4
Foamed Plastic 61 24
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 5 5
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 43 9
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 6 3
Polystyrene cups or food packs 5 4
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 2
Other 14 88
Personal care items 3 16
Sanitary items 6 N/A
Boat parts 5 72
Wood 14 7649
Processed timber & pallet crates 14 7649
Rubber 8 56
Rubber footwear 1 20
Tyres 1 24
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 6 12
Metal 3 205
Aluminium drink cans 1 190
Foil wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 14
Fabric & Textiles 2 66
Other cloth 1 65
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1

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