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

30 September 2024

Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group

Courtney Wakelin

Overview

B

5

2.0

1.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

86

Products

172

7333

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 143 197
Resin pellets B N/A
Rope 4 8
Strapping bands & tape 5 23
Food containers 4 13
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Vapes 1 6
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Food wrappers 1 7
Bottle caps & lids 11 23
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 113 114
Paper & Cardboard 9 45
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 42
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 5 3
Metal 7 126
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 5
Construction material 2 2
Other Metal 1 8
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 58
Aluminium drink cans 1 53
Wood 7 60
Corks 1 10
Processed timber & pallet crates 4 46
Wooden utensils 2 4
Glass & Ceramic 4 6892
Construction material 2 6400
Bottles & jars 2 492
Foamed Plastic 1 12
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 12
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1

Materials

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