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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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Opito Bay - Opito Bay Central

8 February 2020

Opito Bay Environment Group

Chris Severne

Overview

A

20

13.3

5.0

300m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

5

Products

32

32

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 20 15
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing line 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 10 8
Food wrappers 3 3
Rope 1 1
Food containers 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 4 3
Clothing, towels and linen 2 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Other cloth 1 1
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Metal 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Rubber 1 4
Other Rubber (specify) 1 4
Glass & Ceramic 1 6
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 6

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Opito Bay - Opito Bay Central Opito Bay Ratepayers Association
13 Oct, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
2
94%

Next survey in this area

Opito Bay - Opito Bay Central Opito Bay Environment Group
17 Apr, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
2
79%