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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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Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance

25 March 2024

GirlGuiding Southland

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

B

27

9.5

0.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

30

Products

60

1235

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 39 407
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 20 27
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 5 14
Food containers 2 16
Food wrappers 2 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 4
Rope 3 82
Plastic vehicle parts 2 259
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 10 51
Cups, food trays & wrappers 5 45
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 5 6
Metal 6 305
Aluminium drink cans 3 251
Other Metal 2 27
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 27
Glass & Ceramic 2 462
Bottles & jars 2 462
Other 2 8
Personal care items 2 8
Foamed Plastic 1 2
Ear plugs 1 2

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Previous survey in this area

Oreti Beach - Dunns Rd right of entrance Rothbury Insurance Brokers Southland
15 Dec, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
25
70%