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.

Otaki Beach - Otaki Surf Club

19 November 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Ben Knight

Overview

B

3

1.9

0.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

16

Products

32

668

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 20 25
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Food containers 1 6
Straws 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 12
Food wrappers 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 2
Gardening & farming related 1 1
Metal 3 16
Aluminium drink cans 2 15
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 3 32
Fireworks 1 24
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 6
Fabric & Textiles 2 21
Clothing, towels and linen 2 21
Wood 2 571
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 571
Other 1 1
Personal care items 1 1
Foamed Plastic 1 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 2

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