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 - West-end (city) side

4 August 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Dan Downing

Overview

B

25

31.3

55.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

141

Products

282

1471

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 206 357
Resin pellets B N/A
Clothes pegs 2 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 1
Safety & construction related 1 68
Food wrappers 25 104
Food containers 5 17
Cable ties & zip ties 6 8
Lollipop sticks 8 3
Bottle caps & lids 18 31
Cigarettes, butts & filters 10 1
Plastic utensils 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 116 113
Fishing line 2 1
Gardening & farming related 2 2
Rope 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 5 4
Foamed Plastic 22 8
Foam glazier spacers 5 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 14 5
Ear plugs 3 1
Paper & Cardboard 15 56
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 15 56
Metal 9 64
Aluminium drink cans 4 62
Foil wrappers 5 2
Wood 8 633
Processed timber & pallet crates 8 633
Glass & Ceramic 7 30
Glass or ceramic fragments 7 30
Rubber 6 316
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 3
Rubber footwear 2 309
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 4
Other 5 5
Personal care items 2 5
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 4 2
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 4 2

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