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 - South East End

29 November 2024

Lion

Karina Brehmer

Overview

B

11

11.9

1.9

100m x 14m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

324

Products

454

615

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 353 205
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 142 58
Cable ties & zip ties 9 10
Plastic utensils 3 4
Lollipop sticks 9 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 151 19
Straws 1 6
Bottle caps & lids 11 15
Food containers 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 4
Pens & Stationery 4 5
Gloves 1 58
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 3
Other Plastic 3 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Plastic vehicle parts 3 8
Rope 2 2
Gardening & farming related 3 2
Clothes pegs 1 3
Food wrappers 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 46 113
Rope, line or string (natural) 4 2
Other cloth 1 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 41 110
Glass & Ceramic 17 171
Glass or ceramic fragments 17 171
Wood 13 88
Corks 1 10
Processed timber & pallet crates 12 78
Rubber 11 30
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 3
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 7 14
Construction & Automotive 1 1
Other Rubber (specify) 1 12
Other 7 4
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Personal care items 4 3
Appliances & electronics 1 1
Foamed Plastic 4 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 4 1
Paper & Cardboard 2 2
Fireworks 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 1
Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1

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