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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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Oriental Bay - Freyberg Pool

26 November 2019

Oriental Bay Litter Monitoring Group

Sonja Urban

Overview

B

5

5.0

3.1

80m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

670

Products

536

1052

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 449 251
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 162 43
Lollipop sticks 9 5
Bottle caps & lids 10 19
Rope 4 13
Other Plastic 113 33
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 110 85
Food wrappers 41 53
Wood 27 700
Corks 27 700
Glass & Ceramic 23 32
Construction material 23 32
Foamed Plastic 20 29
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 13 7
Foam sponge 7 22
Paper & Cardboard 9 26
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 9 26
Rubber 4 3
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 4 3
Metal 4 11
Aluminium drink cans 2 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 9

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Previous survey in this area

Oriental Bay - Freyberg Pool Kelburn Guides
17 Oct, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
584
60%

Next survey in this area

Oriental Bay - Freyberg Pool Te Papa Litter Monitoring Group
03 Mar, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
390
73%