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

28 January 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Karina Brehmer

Overview

A

1

0.5

0.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

68

Products

135

329

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 123 178
Resin pellets A N/A
Food containers 3 57
Rope 1 13
Food wrappers 2 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 108 96
Bottle caps & lids 3 5
Lollipop sticks 4 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Metal 5 44
Foil wrappers 3 22
Aluminium drink cans 1 18
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 4
Paper & Cardboard 5 100
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 91
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 8
Fireworks 1 1
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Glass & Ceramic 1 7
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 7

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