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 - Dunns Rd right of entrance

15 June 2025

James Hargest College - Duke of Edinburgh

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

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2

1.2

1.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

92

Products

185

1544

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 168 642
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 21 75
Bottles <= 2 L 1 3
Plastic bags 1 4
Rope 24 428
Cigarettes, butts & filters 11 4
Bottle neck rings 1 3
Straws 2 2
Plastic sheeting 6 24
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Strapping bands & tape 4 11
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 11 3
Food wrappers 2 6
Parking tickets & receipts 1 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 81 74
Rubber 4 197
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 9
Rubber bands 1 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Rubber footwear 1 185
Paper & Cardboard 4 34
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 34
Foamed Plastic 3 5
Foam sponge 1 4
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 2 1
Metal 2 3
Sharps, needles, lancets, metal catheters 1 N/A
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Other 2 1
Cotton buds 2 1
Glass & Ceramic 2 662
Construction material 2 662

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