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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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Okahu Bay - South East End

29 February 2024

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Francesca Agoglia

Overview

B

4

3.3

4.8

100m x 14m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

231

Products

324

3611

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 158 661
Bottles & jars 148 459
Glass or ceramic fragments 8 121
Construction material 2 81
Plastic 114 330
Resin pellets B N/A
Plastic bags 4 120
Cable ties & zip ties 9 12
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 7
Food containers 5 33
Food wrappers 3 1
Strapping bands & tape 17 18
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 35 58
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 34 33
Hangers & retail packaging 4 2
Pens & Stationery 1 46
Metal 13 5
Other Metal 2 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Foil wrappers 10 2
Fabric & Textiles 13 347
Other cloth 1 223
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 3 107
Clothing, towels and linen 9 17
Wood 8 1841
Processed timber & pallet crates 7 1835
Other Wood (specify) 1 6
Paper & Cardboard 8 11
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 8 11
Other 6 5
Personal care items 2 5
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Rubber 4 411
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 410
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Okahu Bay - South East End Winds of Change
07 Dec, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
266
77%