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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Sandy Point - Noki Kaik Beach

11 December 2024

Otatara School

Georgia Tisdall

Overview

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100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

117

Products

234

10326

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 211 864
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 97 169
Rope 21 107
Bottle caps & lids 20 56
Plastic buoys 3 230
Strapping bands & tape 17 25
Cigarette lighters 1 13
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Safety & construction related 12 15
Gloves 4 36
Gardening & farming related 2 39
Bottles <= 2 L 3 115
Food wrappers 5 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 14 38
Plastic sheeting 1 5
Clothes pegs 1 3
Plastic utensils 1 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 5
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 8 839
Bottles & jars 3 811
Glass or ceramic fragments 5 28
Wood 7 7150
Processed timber & pallet crates 6 7148
Wooden utensils 1 2
Other 3 1
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Cotton buds 1 1
Rubber 2 1470
Rubber footwear 1 1469
Rubber bands 1 1
Foamed Plastic 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Backpacks & bags 1 1

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