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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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Oreti Beach - Christies track

7 December 2019

Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group

Libby Frampton

Overview

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5

3.5

2.1

200m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

17

Products

68

2134

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 54 200
Resin pellets A N/A
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 35 30
Rope 2 23
Other Plastic 1 1
Straws 4 7
Gardening & farming related 1 10
Shotgun wadding & shells 4 13
Bottle caps & lids 3 10
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Plastic bags 1 103
Metal 4 14
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 11
Glass & Ceramic 4 17
Glass or ceramic fragments 4 17
Wood 2 1771
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 1771
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 130
Clothing, towels and linen 1 130
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Oreti Beach - Christies track Oreti Beach Litter Monitoring Group
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