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.

Te Matauranga

3 April 2024

ANZ

Delaney O'Hara

Overview

C

6

6.5

3.0

100m x 12m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

269

Products

323

4646

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 207 1397
Resin pellets C N/A
Straws 12 6
Gloves 5 34
Clothes pegs 2 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 7 1
Lollipop sticks 6 3
Cigarette lighters 5 175
Strapping bands & tape 1 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 8 29
Rope 2 5
Bottle caps & lids 15 26
Bottle neck rings 2 3
Food wrappers 46 225
Safety & construction related 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 38 78
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 45 146
Bottles <= 2 L 8 467
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 3 190
Glass & Ceramic 34 1080
Glass or ceramic fragments 32 378
Bottles & jars 2 702
Fabric & Textiles 22 1107
Clothing, towels and linen 2 201
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 20 906
Paper & Cardboard 16 71
Fireworks 1 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 9
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 13 48
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 13
Metal 12 65
Foil wrappers 9 32
Other Metal 1 5
Aluminium drink cans 2 28
Rubber 12 50
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 4 21
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 8 29
Foamed Plastic 11 9
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 7 8
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 1
Wood 8 854
Processed timber & pallet crates 8 854
Other 1 13
Personal care items 1 13

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