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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Ngāmotu Beach - South End

23 November 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Karina Brehmer

Overview

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2

1.3

2.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

110

Products

221

1005

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 170 243
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 7
Strapping bands & tape 2 2
Safety & construction related 1 2
Hangers & retail packaging 2 2
Gardening & farming related 4 2
Rope 2 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 7 5
Fishing line 2 1
Bottle neck rings 4 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 21 2
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Food containers 1 1
Plastic vehicle parts 1 7
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 28
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 116 180
Paper & Cardboard 30 150
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 4
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 26 146
Foamed Plastic 11 21
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 7 20
Other 3 1
Cotton buds 3 1
Glass & Ceramic 2 42
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 1
Construction material 1 41
Wood 2 497
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 497
Rubber 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 49
Clothing, towels and linen 1 49
Metal 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1

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