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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Oakura Beach - Corbett Park

17 May 2024

Green School Taranaki

Damian Firth

Overview

B

6

6.0

8.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

134

Products

267

7932

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 159 400
Resin pellets B N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 119 273
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Gardening & farming related 6 92
Food wrappers 27 26
Pens & Stationery 1 6
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Wood 33 4268
Processed timber & pallet crates 33 4268
Paper & Cardboard 30 331
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 29 241
Cardboard boxes 1 90
Foamed Plastic 25 72
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 22 71
Foam sponge 3 1
Rubber 7 83
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 69
Other Rubber (specify) 6 14
Fabric & Textiles 5 187
Clothing, towels and linen 3 168
Other cloth 1 18
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Other 4 94
Other 4 94
Glass & Ceramic 3 2495
Construction material 1 2204
Bottles & jars 1 249
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 42
Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2

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