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.

Oreti Beach - Christies track

3 February 2025

James Hargest College - Duke of Edinburgh

Alex Samson

Overview

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2

1.1

0.4

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

18

Products

36

443

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 31 60
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 18 36
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 6
Hangers & retail packaging 1 2
Food wrappers 2 1
Fishing gear 1 6
Rope 1 1
Food containers 3 4
Bottle caps & lids 2 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Wood 2 367
Other Wood (specify) 1 72
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 295
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Metal 1 1
Aluminium drink cans 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 15
Clothing, towels and linen 1 15

Materials

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