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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Sandy Point - Noki Kaik Beach

17 June 2025

Otatara School

Bronwyn Graham

Overview

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52

19.1

11.1

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

344

Products

687

15560

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 595 4618
Resin pellets A N/A
Shotgun wadding & shells 57 162
Plastic buoys 9 94
Cigarette lighters 2 29
Pens & Stationery 2 1
Bottles <= 2 L 2 99
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 294 602
Food wrappers 10 5
Strapping bands & tape 32 53
Bottle caps & lids 63 242
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 5
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 17 267
Safety & construction related 32 112
Rope 35 2382
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Other Plastic 1 54
Food containers 4 19
Plastic utensils 4 92
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 11
Straws 2 1
Clothes pegs 2 3
Bottle seals & tabs 10 2
Fishing gear 5 52
Gardening & farming related 2 317
Bottle neck rings 2 4
Mesh bags 1 9
Foamed Plastic 43 55
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 42 54
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 32 7361
Construction material 16 6851
Bottles & jars 2 451
Glass or ceramic fragments 14 59
Other 5 3
Cotton buds 4 2
Appliances & electronics 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 3 90
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 3 90
Fabric & Textiles 3 322
Carpet & furnishing 3 322
Rubber 2 128
Rubber footwear 1 124
Rubber bands 1 4
Wood 2 2900
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 2900
Metal 2 83
Construction material 1 22
Aluminium drink cans 1 61

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