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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Orewa Estuary

5 April 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Bronwyn Vanstone

Overview

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7

5.8

5.1

60m x 10m

Mud

Items per 1,000m2

108

Products

65

7401

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 40 6515
Glass or ceramic fragments 32 267
Construction material 8 6248
Plastic 22 539
Resin pellets A N/A
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Bottle seals & tabs 1 2
Fishing gear 1 39
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 4 79
Bottle caps & lids 2 12
Food wrappers 6 98
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 11
Rope 1 138
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 158
Metal 1 82
Aluminium drink cans 1 82
Paper & Cardboard 1 33
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 33
Fabric & Textiles 1 232
Footwear & shoes 1 232

Materials

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