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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Sandy Point - Noki Kaik Beach

11 June 2024

Otatara School

Georgia Tisdall

Overview

B

37

37.0

32.5

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

244

Products

488

7966

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 332 3949
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 1 2
Bacterial habitat wheels 1 2
Bottle caps & lids 28 120
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 142 250
Bottle neck rings 2 4
Food wrappers 6 134
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 2
Food containers 1 33
Clothes pegs 1 6
Safety & construction related 15 445
Rope 36 1232
Shotgun wadding & shells 28 96
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 4 535
Strapping bands & tape 28 23
Plastic buoys 5 253
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Plastic utensils 1 1
Baskets, crates & trays 1 71
Plastic bags 2 473
Hangers & retail packaging 7 17
Bottle seals & tabs 4 4
Straws 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 13 238
Pens & Stationery 1 6
Glass & Ceramic 75 2331
Glass or ceramic fragments 67 76
Bottles & jars 8 2255
Paper & Cardboard 37 44
Cups, food trays & wrappers 34 31
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 3 13
Metal 32 345
Unidentifiable metal fragments 28 5
Foil wrappers 1 40
Aluminium drink cans 3 300
Foamed Plastic 6 69
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 6 69
Wood 3 948
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 948
Rubber 2 280
Tyres 1 44
Rubber footwear 1 236
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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